How to call Japan from Brazil
- From mobile
- +81 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 81 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.07/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Japan from Brazil
How to make a call to Japan from Brazil: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Japanese area codes start with 0 at home, but you drop that 0 after 81.
- Fails
- +81 0 3 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- +81 3 xxxx xxxx
- +From a mobile
- 81Country code of Japan
- x xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- Claro0021 81
- TIM0041 81
- Vivo0015 81
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Example: +81 3 1234 5678
- Mobile
- +81 3 1234 5678
Main area codes in Japan
The area code comes right after 81, then the local number
- Tokyo+813then 8 digits
- Yokohama+8145then 7 digits
- Osaka+816then 8 digits
- Nagoya+8152then 7 digits
- Sapporo+8111then 7 digits
- Fukuoka+8192then 7 digits
- Kawasaki+8144then 7 digits
- Kobe+8178then 7 digits
Before you call Japan
Dial Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Sendai
Each of these cities takes 7 more digits after its area code.
- Kyoto+81 75
- Hiroshima+81 82
- Sendai+81 22
Save Japanese contacts with +81
To call a Japan toll free number from Brazil, or for calling Japan cell phones, save +81 and the digits without the 0. The phone adds the exit code.
Ring a landline from Claro
On a Claro landline, the exit code and carrier code come first. A Tokyo number is a 9-digit number after 81.
- 00exit
- 21Claro
- 81Japan
- 3Tokyo
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Calling Japan from Brazil without an international plan
Suparelay calls Japan for $0.07/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Brazil charge up to $1.23/min. No carrier in Brazil that we checked includes Japan in a plan, so each one needs its access code.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 17× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $0.71 with access code 0021 |
 | $0.17 + tax with access code 0041 |
 | $1.23 with access code 0015 |
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 never changes, so a 9:00 call from Sao Paulo always reaches Japan at 21:00.
- Time difference
- All year: 12 hours ahead of Sao Paulo
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Japan fails
Dial 00, a carrier code, then the country code
To choose the carrier for a call abroad, dial 00, then the two-digit carrier code, then the country code. Other ways to dial exist, such as a preselected carrier or the + sign.
Anatel, Código de Seleção de Prestadora (CSP)Enable international calls on Claro
On Claro, enable international calls before calling another country.
Claro, Como faço para realizar ligações de longa distância internacionaisFrom 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 Brazil on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +81, then the number. It works from any mobile in Brazil
Are calls to Japan included in Brazil phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Brazil that we checked includes Japan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Japan from Brazil?
With no plan, carriers in Brazil charge up to $1.23 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Tokyo from Brazil?
For Tokyo, dial +81 3, then the 8-digit local number
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 Brazil for free? Is there a free call to Japan?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call Japan from Brazil 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 a Japan landline from Brazil?
From a landline in Brazil, dial your carrier's code, then 81 and the number: 0021 with Claro, 0041 with TIM, and 0015 with Vivo
When is the best time to call Japan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Japan. All year: 12 hours ahead of Sao Paulo
How do I call Japan from Brazil? How to make an international call to Japan?
Dial +81, then the number. From a mobile, +81 works too