How to call Japan from Russia
- From mobile
- +81 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 810 81 x xxxx xxxx
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How to dial Japan from Russia
How to make a call to Japan from Russia: 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.
- 810Russia exit code
- 81Country code of Japan
- 3Tokyo
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +81 x xxxx xxxx
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Example: +81 3 1234 5678
- Mobile
- +81 3 1234 5678
- Landline
- 810 81 3 1234 5678
Main area codes in Japan
The area code comes right after 81, then the local number
- Tokyo810 813then 8 digits
- Yokohama810 8145then 7 digits
- Osaka810 816then 8 digits
- Nagoya810 8152then 7 digits
- Sapporo810 8111then 7 digits
- Fukuoka810 8192then 7 digits
- Kawasaki810 8144then 7 digits
- Kobe810 8178then 7 digits
Before you call Japan
Leave out the 0 of the area code
When calling Japan from Russia, a Tokyo number saved with its 0 does not connect.
- Fails
- 810 81 0 3 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 810 81 3 xxxx xxxx
Dial Osaka, Kyoto, or Sapporo
Each city has its own code right after 81. Tokyo and Osaka numbers are a 9-digit number: the code plus 8 digits.
- Osaka810 81 6
- Kyoto810 81 75
- Sapporo810 81 11
Save Japanese contacts with +81
Calling Japan cell phones from Russia works with a contact saved as +81, without the exit code. Type it in the dialer above.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 81
- Dial the area code and number
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When to call Japan
The time now in Japan, and the best hours to call. The time difference never changes, because Japan keeps one clock all year.
- Time difference
- All year: 6 hours ahead of Moscow
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Japan fails
MTS needs an international service on
MTS lets a customer call abroad only when one of two free services is on the number. The services are Легкий роуминг и международный доступ and Международный доступ. Switch one of them on before you call.
MTS, Как звонить за границуTelegram and WhatsApp voice calls are partly restricted
Russian authorities restrict voice calls in Telegram and WhatsApp across the country. The restriction covers voice calls only. Use a mobile or landline call instead.
Albeon, Мошенникам ограничат возможности обмана гражданFrom 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 Russia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +81, then the number. It works from any mobile in Russia
Are calls to Japan included in Russia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Russia that we checked includes Japan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Japan from Russia?
Dial 810 81, then the number. From a mobile, +81 works too
How to call Tokyo from Russia?
For Tokyo, dial 810 81 3, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 810 to call Japan?
From a landline, yes: dial 810, 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 make a free call to Japan, and how to call Japan from Russia 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 Russia 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 Russia?
From a landline in Russia, dial 810 81, then the number
When is the best time to call Japan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Japan. All year: 6 hours ahead of Moscow
How to make an international call to Japan, and how do I call Japan from Russia?
Dial 810 81, then the number. From a mobile, +81 works too