How to call Japan from India
- From mobile
- +81 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 81 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.07/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Japan from India
How to make a call to Japan from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Japanese area code loses its 0 after 81, so Tokyo is 3 and not 03.
- 00India 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
- 00 81 3 1234 5678
Main area codes in Japan
The area code comes right after 81, then the local number
- Tokyo00 813then 8 digits
- Yokohama00 8145then 7 digits
- Osaka00 816then 8 digits
- Nagoya00 8152then 7 digits
- Sapporo00 8111then 7 digits
- Fukuoka00 8192then 7 digits
- Kawasaki00 8144then 7 digits
- Kobe00 8178then 7 digits
Before you call Japan
Dial a saved contact with +81
For calling Japan cell phones, a contact saved as +81 and the number works from any mobile in India.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 81
- Dial the number without its 0
A Tokyo number has 9 digits
A Tokyo number is a 9-digit number after 81: the code 3, then 8 digits.
- Fails
- 00 81 0 3 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 81 3 xxxx xxxx
The time difference never changes
The time difference between India and Japan stays the same in every season.
Calling Japan from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls Japan for $0.07/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.15/min. Jio covers Japan only with its ISD pack, and Airtel and Vi have no plan that includes Japan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $0.15 + tax |
 | $0.062 + tax |
 | $0.15 + tax |
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
- Time difference
- All year: 3.5 hours ahead of Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Japan fails
New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD
A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.
Vi, Postpaid Terms and ConditionsVi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming
The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.
Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD CodesFrom 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 do I call Japan from India?
Dial 00 81, then the number. From a mobile, +81 works too
How to call Japan from India on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +81, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
Are calls to Japan included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes Japan in a plan
Does Jio include calls to Japan?
Yes, up to 15 minutes. Jio includes 15 minutes to Japan with Jio ISD Pack 89
How much does it cost to call Japan from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.15 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Tokyo from India?
For Tokyo, dial 00 81 3, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Japan?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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 India for free, and 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 India 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 India?
From a landline in India, dial 00 81, then the number
When is the best time to call Japan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Japan. All year: 3.5 hours ahead of Kolkata