How to call Japan from Australia
- From mobile
- +81 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 0011 81 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.07/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Japan from Australia
How to make a call to Japan from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 0011Australia exit code
- 81Country code of Japan
- 3Tokyo
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +81 x xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +81 3 1234 5678
- Mobile
- +81 3 1234 5678
- Landline
- 0011 81 3 1234 5678
Main area codes in Japan
The area code comes right after 81, then the local number
- Tokyo0011 813then 8 digits
- Yokohama0011 8145then 7 digits
- Osaka0011 816then 8 digits
- Nagoya0011 8152then 7 digits
- Sapporo0011 8111then 7 digits
- Fukuoka0011 8192then 7 digits
- Kawasaki0011 8144then 7 digits
- Kobe0011 8178then 7 digits
Before you call Japan
Tokyo and Osaka take 8 digits
Tokyo and Osaka take 8 local digits after the code, and most other big cities take 7. Each makes a 9-digit number after 81.
- Tokyo0011 81 3
- Osaka0011 81 6
- Nagoya0011 81 52
Codes for four more cities
Each of these takes 7 local digits after its code.
- Kyoto0011 81 75
- Hiroshima0011 81 82
- Sendai0011 81 22
- Chiba0011 81 43
Save contacts without the 0
Calling Japan cell phones from a saved contact works when no 0 follows 81. Save a Tokyo number as +81 3.
- Fails
- +81 03 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- +81 3 xxxx xxxx
Calling Japan from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Japan for $0.07/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.57/min. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone include Japan only on one named plan each, so check yours below.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 22× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $1.57 |
 | No rate published |
 | $0.35 + $0.19 per call |
Want to call Japan?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Japan
The time now in Japan, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes in April and October, because Sydney moves its clocks and Japan does not.
- Time difference
- April to October: 1 hour behind Sydney
- October to April: 2 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Japan fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to Japan also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Japan from Australia on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +81, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to Japan included in Australia phone plans?
Yes. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone include calls to Japan in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does Optus include calls to Japan?
Yes. Optus includes calls to Japan with Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan
How much does it cost to call Japan from Australia?
Nothing extra on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan, Telstra Pre-Paid Max, and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan. Without such a plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.57 a minute. Suparelay calls Japan from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Tokyo from Australia?
For Tokyo, dial 0011 81 3, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Japan?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 81. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +81 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 81 and the number
Can I call Japan on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 81 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Japan
Why isn't my call going through to Japan?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Japan from Australia for free?
Only on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan, Telstra Pre-Paid Max, and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Japan from your browser for cents a minute
How to call Japan from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Japan without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Japan landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 81, then the number
How to call Japan number for an international call to Japan?
Dial 0011 81, then the number. From a mobile, +81 works too
When is the best time to call Japan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Japan. April to October: 1 hour behind Sydney. October to April: 2 hours behind Sydney