How to call Japan from Colombia
- 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 Colombia
How to make a call to Japan from Colombia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A 9-digit number follows 81: the area code and the local number, with no leading 0.
- +From a mobile
- 81Country code of Japan
- 3Tokyo
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- claro00444 81
- Movistar009 81
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
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
Drop the 0 from the area code
Tokyo is 3 after 81, never 03. A leftover 0 is a common reason a call fails.
- Fails
- +81 03 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- +81 3 xxxx xxxx
Dial Kyoto, Hiroshima, or Sendai
Each takes 7 more digits after its code.
- Kyoto+81 75
- Hiroshima+81 82
- Sendai+81 22
Cell phones and toll free numbers
Calling Japan cell phones, or how to call a Japan toll free number from Colombia: dial +81 and drop the leading 0, as with any other number.
Calling Japan from Colombia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Japan for $0.07/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Colombia charge up to $0.40/min. Claro covers Japan only with the Paquete LDI sin fronteras 50 minutos, and Movistar has no plan for it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $0.40 with access code 00444 |
 | $0.40 with access code 009 |
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, because Japan has no daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- All year: 14 hours ahead of Bogota
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Japan fails
Claro fixed lines need international dialing enabled
On a Claro fixed line, international calls need international direct dialing (DDI) enabled on the line.
Claro Colombia, Términos y condiciones, 2.20 Paquetes LDI y LDNMovistar bills other exit codes extra, and prepaid pays with recharge balance
On Movistar, a call placed with an exit code other than 009 bills as extra minutes at the current rates. On Movistar prepaid and Cuenta Control, on-demand international calls use recharge balance. Promotional balance does not pay for them.
Movistar Colombia, Términos y condiciones Larga Distancia internacionalFrom 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 Colombia cell phone or mobile?
Dial +81, then the number. It works from any mobile in Colombia
Are calls to Japan included in Colombia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Colombia that we checked includes Japan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Japan from Colombia?
With no plan, carriers in Colombia charge up to $0.40 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Tokyo from Colombia?
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 Colombia for free, and is a free call to Japan possible?
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 Colombia 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 Colombia?
From a landline in Colombia, dial your carrier's code, then 81 and the number: 00444 with claro and 009 with Movistar
When is the best time to call Japan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Japan. All year: 14 hours ahead of Bogota
How do I call Japan from Colombia and make an international call to Japan?
Dial +81, then the number. From a mobile, +81 works too