how to call Japan from Australia

Understanding international dialling codes can be quite tricky. You need the country code, the area code. It also helps to have a plan with unlimited international calls. Even knowing when to remove a zero or add a + sign to the number can be a damn-right headache!

Thankfully, we’ve rounded up everything you’ll need to know about calling Japan from Australia. So read on and get typing, the world is only a phone call away!

calling Japan from an Australian mobile

1. Enter the + on your dial pad.* This is usually done by holding down the 0 key
2. Enter the Japan country code (81)
3. Enter the Japan area code
4. Enter the Japan local number

* Your phone automatically converts the "+" into the correct international exit code (depending on what country the phone is being used). This allows callers to use the same stored number no matter what county they are in. This is a great feature if you’re travelling abroad, using international roaming and calling your contacts while abroad.

Also remember to remove the first 0 if the area code/mobile number starts with 0

For example:

If you want to call a landline number in Japan:

(03) 3350 4511 from an Australian mobile, you’d dial: +81 3 3350 4511

If you want to call a mobile number in Japan:

For example, 090 1613 1747 from an Australian mobile, you’d dial: +81 90 1613 1747

calling Japan from an Australian landline

1. Enter the Australian exit code (0011)
2. Enter the Japan country code (81)
3. Enter the Japan area code
4. Enter the Japan local number

Also remember to remove the first 0 if the area code/mobile number starts with 0

For example:

If you want to call a landline number in Japan :

(03) 3350 4511 from an Australian landline, you’d dial: 0011 81 3 3350 4511

If you want to call a mobile number in Japan:

For example, 090 1613 1747 from an Australian mobile, you’d dial: 0011 81 90 1613 1747

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Japan calling codes explained

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Japan area codes

If you're dialling a landline number from Japan, then you need to make sure you include an area code.

If calling a mobile number from Japan then no area code needs to be added, just leave the number as is.

Most landline numbers come with their area codes already attached. But in case it doesn’t, here are the different area codes around Japan.