How to call Japan from the Philippines
- 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 the Philippines
How to make a call to Japan from the Philippines: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Japanese area codes start with 0 at home, but you drop that 0 after 81.
- 00The Philippines 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
Drop the 0 of the area code
Tokyo is a 9-digit number after 81: the area code 3, then 8 digits. Drop the 0 of 03.
- Fails
- 00 81 03 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 81 3 xxxx xxxx
Codes for Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Sendai
Each of these cities takes 7 more digits after its code.
- Kyoto00 81 75
- Hiroshima00 81 82
- Sendai00 81 22
- Chiba00 81 43
Calling Japan cell phones with plus
Type +81 before the number, and the phone adds the exit code.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 81
- Dial the number
Calling Japan from the Philippines without an international plan
Suparelay calls Japan for $0.07/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the Philippines charge up to $0.40/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $0.40 + 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. Check the time difference before you call, because Japan has no daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of Manila
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Japan fails
Register your Philippine SIM before calling
A new Philippine SIM stays inactive until you register it, so it cannot make calls to any destination. Register the SIM first.
Republic Act 11934, section 4Smart default rate is $0.40 a minute
Smart publishes an IDD rate of $0.40 per minute to any country.
Smart Communications, Smart IDDFrom 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 number from the Philippines on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +81, then the number. It works from any mobile in the Philippines
How to make an international call to Japan?
Dial 00 81, then the number. From a mobile, +81 works too
How much does it cost to call Japan from the Philippines?
With no plan, carriers in the Philippines charge up to $0.40 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Are calls to Japan included in the Philippines phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the Philippines that we checked includes Japan in a plan
Does DITO include calls to Japan?
DITO charges $0.40 a minute to a landline in Japan and $0.40 to a mobile
How to call Japan landline from the Philippines?
From a landline in the Philippines, dial 00 81, then the number
How to call Tokyo from the Philippines?
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 the Philippines for free, or make 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 the Philippines 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
When is the best time to call Japan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Japan. All year: 1 hour ahead of Manila