How to call Japan from Canada
- From mobile
- +81 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 81 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.07/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Japan from Canada
How to make a call to Japan from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Japanese area codes start with a 0 at home, and you drop that 0 after 81.
- 011Canada exit code
- 81Country code of Japan
- x xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- 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
- 011 81 3 1234 5678
Main area codes in Japan
The area code comes right after 81, then the local number
- Tokyo011 813then 8 digits
- Yokohama011 8145then 7 digits
- Osaka011 816then 8 digits
- Nagoya011 8152then 7 digits
- Sapporo011 8111then 7 digits
- Fukuoka011 8192then 7 digits
- Kawasaki011 8144then 7 digits
- Kobe011 8178then 7 digits
Before you call Japan
Dial Kyoto, Sendai, or Chiba
Each city code goes right after 81, and the area code and local number make a 9-digit number.
- Kyoto011 81 75
- Sendai011 81 22
- Chiba011 81 43
Drop the 0 of the area code
A Japanese number written 03 is dialed as 3 after 81.
- Fails
- 011 81 0 3 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 81 3 xxxx xxxx
Save Japanese contacts with +81
Calling Japan cell phones works from your mobile at home and abroad when the contact is saved this way.
- +plus
- 81Japan
- 3Tokyo
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Calling Japan from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Japan for $0.07/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. Each carrier in Canada that we checked needs a long distance add-on for Japan, so the plan row shows the add-on to buy.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 34× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.091 + tax with plan |
 | $0.88 + tax |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.035 + tax with plan |
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. Canada changes its clocks in March and November, so the time difference with Japan moves by 1 hour.
- Time difference
- March to November: 13 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 14 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Japan fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From 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 Canada on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +81, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Japan included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Japan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Japan from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Tokyo from Canada?
For Tokyo, dial 011 81 3, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Japan?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 make a free call to Japan from Canada?
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 Canada 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 Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 81, then the number
When is the best time to call Japan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Japan. March to November: 13 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 14 hours ahead of Toronto
How to make an international call to Japan?
Dial 011 81, then the number. From a mobile, +81 works too
Does Bell Mobility include calls to Japan?
With the International long distance saver. Without it, Bell Mobility charges $1.76 a minute to a landline and $1.76 to a mobile