How to call Japan from Singapore
- From mobile
- +81 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 81 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.07/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Japan from Singapore
How to make a call to Japan from Singapore: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a Japanese area code: Tokyo is +81 3, never +81 0 3.
- Fails
- +81 0 3 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- +81 3 xxxx xxxx
- +From a mobile
- 81Country code of Japan
- x xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- M1021 81
- Singtel001 81
- StarHub018 81
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Example: +81 3 1234 5678
- Mobile
- +81 3 1234 5678
Main area codes in Japan
The area code comes right after 81, then the local number
- Tokyo+813then 8 digits
- Yokohama+8145then 7 digits
- Osaka+816then 8 digits
- Nagoya+8152then 7 digits
- Sapporo+8111then 7 digits
- Fukuoka+8192then 7 digits
- Kawasaki+8144then 7 digits
- Kobe+8178then 7 digits
Before you call Japan
Dial Tokyo from a Singtel landline
After 81, a Tokyo number is a 9-digit number: the code 3 and 8 more digits.
- 001Singtel
- 81Japan
- 3Tokyo
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Area codes of other Japan cities
Osaka also takes 8 digits. Nagoya and Sapporo take 7.
- Osaka+81 6
- Nagoya+81 52
- Sapporo+81 11
Save every Japan number with +81
Here is how to call Japan number from Singapore each time: save it as +81 and the number. This works for calling Japan cell phones and a Japan toll free number from Singapore.
Calling Japan from Singapore without an international plan
Suparelay calls Japan for $0.07/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Singapore charge up to $0.87/min. M1 has no plan with Japan, Singtel includes it on one plan, and StarHub sells it as an add-on, so Suparelay's row needs none.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 12× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $0.87 |
 | $0.77 + tax with access code 001 |
 | $0.36 + tax with access code 018 |
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 the same hour is right in every month.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of Singapore
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Japan fails
Singtel IDD 001 needs activation
A Singtel line must have IDD access activated before IDD 001 calls work. Application is free, so ask Singtel before you call abroad.
Singtel, IDD 001M1 charges a plus sign call at IDD 002 rates
On M1, a call that starts with + is charged at the Premium IDD 002 rate, so you do not need to dial 002.
M1, Premium IDD 002From 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 Singapore on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +81, then the number. It works from any mobile in Singapore
How to make an international call to Japan from Singapore?
Dial +81, then the number. From a mobile, +81 works too
Are calls to Japan included in Singapore phone plans?
On some plans. Singtel includes calls to Japan in its plans. StarHub charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Japan from Singapore?
With no plan, carriers in Singapore charge up to $0.87 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to make a free call to Japan from Singapore?
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 Tokyo from Singapore?
For Tokyo, dial +81 3, then the 8-digit local number
How to call a Japan landline from Singapore?
From a landline in Singapore, dial your carrier's code, then 81 and the number: 021 with M1, 001 with Singtel, and 018 with StarHub
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 Singapore 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 Singapore