How to call Japan from New Zealand
- 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 New Zealand
How to make a call to Japan from New Zealand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00New Zealand 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
- 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 Tokyo with 8 local digits
Tokyo is a 9-digit number: the area code 3 and 8 local digits.
- 00exit
- 81Japan
- 3Tokyo
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Area codes for other cities
Osaka takes 8 local digits. Kyoto and Sapporo take 7.
- Osaka00 81 6
- Kyoto00 81 75
- Sapporo00 81 11
Drop the 0 after 81
Japanese area codes start with 0 at home. Leave it out when you call from New Zealand.
- Fails
- 00 81 03 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 81 3 xxxx xxxx
Calling Japan from New Zealand without an international plan
Suparelay calls Japan for $0.07/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.81/min. 2degrees has no plan for Japan, and Spark sells calls to Japan as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 11× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $0.81 |
 | $0.50 |
 | No rate published |
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. New Zealand moves its clocks in April and September, so the time difference with Japan is 3 or 4 hours.
- Time difference
- April to September: 3 hours behind Auckland
- September to April: 4 hours behind Auckland
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Japan fails
One NZ Prepay Plus charges $1.43 per minute outside the top 15
On a One NZ Prepay Plus plan, a call to a country outside the top 15 overseas destinations costs $1.43 per minute. An International Add-On allowance does not cover these calls. Check the destination before you call.
One NZ, Prepay terms2degrees Spend Control blocks calls at the limit
On a 2degrees Pay Monthly plan, Spend Control blocks further chargeable calls when you reach your limit. This includes international calls outside your plan allowance. Change or turn off the limit, or wait for the next billing date.
2degrees, Spend Control terms and conditionsFrom 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 New Zealand cell phone or mobile, when calling Japan cell phones?
Dial +81, then the number. It works from any mobile in New Zealand
Are calls to Japan included in New Zealand phone plans?
On some plans. One NZ includes calls to Japan in its plans. Spark charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does One NZ include calls to Japan?
Yes, up to 250 minutes. One NZ includes 250 minutes to Japan with Medium Endless Mobile
How much does it cost to call Japan from New Zealand?
With no plan, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.81 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Tokyo from New Zealand?
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
Is there a free call to Japan, and how to call Japan from New Zealand for free?
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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
From a landline in New Zealand, dial 00 81, then the number
When is the best time to call Japan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Japan. April to September: 3 hours behind Auckland. September to April: 4 hours behind Auckland
How do I call Japan from New Zealand: how to make an international call to Japan?
Dial 00 81, then the number. From a mobile, +81 works too