How to call Japan from Nepal
- 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 Nepal
How to make a call to Japan from Nepal: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Japanese numbers start with a 0 at home, and you drop it after 81.
- 00Nepal 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 city with its area code
Tokyo and Osaka take 8 more digits after the code, so each is a 9-digit number after 81. Kyoto takes 7.
- Tokyo00 81 3
- Osaka00 81 6
- Kyoto00 81 75
Drop the 0 of the area code
A saved Tokyo number that starts with 03 fails if you keep the 0.
- Fails
- 00 81 0 3 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 81 3 xxxx xxxx
Save Japanese contacts with +81
Calling Japan cell phones works the same way: a mobile adds the exit code for you, so you skip the 00.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 81
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling Japan from Nepal without an international plan
Suparelay calls Japan for $0.07/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Nepal charge up to $0.19/min. Nepal Telecom has no plan that includes Japan, and ncell includes it only on Pro plans.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $0.12$0.082 + tax with plan |
 | $0.19 + 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. The time difference to Japan never changes, so your best call hours stay the same all year.
- Time difference
- All year: 3.25 hours ahead of Kathmandu
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Japan fails
Ncell bills some international calls by the full minute
Ncell bills international outgoing calls to 198 countries in 60-second intervals. A call shorter than a minute can cost a full minute. The covered destinations include Australia, Canada, China, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Ncell, 60-second pulse rate for international outgoing callsFrom 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 Nepal cell phone or mobile?
Dial +81, then the number. It works from any mobile in Nepal
How do I call Japan from Nepal with Ncell?
With the Pro plans. Without it, ncell charges $0.12 a minute to a landline and $0.12 to a mobile
Are calls to Japan included in Nepal phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Nepal that we checked includes Japan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Japan from Nepal?
With no plan, carriers in Nepal charge up to $0.19 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Japan from Nepal 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 Nepal 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 Tokyo from Nepal?
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
How to call Japan landline from Nepal?
From a landline in Nepal, dial 00 81, then the number
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
When is the best time to call Japan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Japan. All year: 3.25 hours ahead of Kathmandu