How to call Japan from Thailand
- 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 Thailand
How to make a call to Japan from Thailand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Calling Japan cell phones from a Thai mobile takes +81, with no carrier code.
- +From a mobile
- 81Country code of Japan
- 3Tokyo
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- AIS003 81
- NT009 81
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
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 a Japanese city with its code
Dial the area code right after 81. A landline is a 9-digit number after 81, area code included.
- Tokyo003 81 3
- Osaka003 81 6
- Kyoto003 81 75
Call Japan toll free numbers from Thailand
Drop the 0 at the start of the number after 81, as for any Japanese number.
- Fails
- 003 81 0 3 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 003 81 3 xxxx xxxx
Calling Japan from Thailand without an international plan
Suparelay calls Japan for $0.07/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Thailand charge up to $0.53/min. NT includes Japan in no plan, and AIS needs its 003 package for its lower rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $0.18 + tax with access code 003$0.11 with access code 003 with plan |
 | $0.53 + tax with access code 009 |
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 stays at 2 hours all year, so the gap never changes.
- Time difference
- All year: 2 hours ahead of Bangkok
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Japan fails
Use 003 for AIS 003 rates
On AIS, dial 003 before the country code to get the 003 international rates. Save the prefix in the phonebook so every call to that number uses it.
AIS, International Call - 003AIS 003 charges at least one minute
AIS 003 charges at least one minute for each international call from Thailand, regardless of destination. A short call costs the same as a one-minute call.
AIS, International Call - 003From 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 Thailand cell phone or mobile?
Dial +81, then the number. It works from any mobile in Thailand
Are calls to Japan included in Thailand phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Thailand that we checked includes Japan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Japan from Thailand?
With no plan, carriers in Thailand charge up to $0.53 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Tokyo from Thailand?
For Tokyo, dial +81 3, then the 8-digit local number
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 Thailand 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 Thailand 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 Thailand?
From a landline in Thailand, dial your carrier's code, then 81 and the number: 003 with AIS and 009 with NT
How do I call Japan from Thailand with an international call to Japan?
Dial +81, then the number. From a mobile, +81 works too
When is the best time to call Japan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Japan. All year: 2 hours ahead of Bangkok
How much does AIS charge to call Japan?
With the AIS 003 package *777*3804#. Without it, AIS charges $0.18 a minute to a landline and $0.18 to a mobile
How much does NT charge to call Japan?
NT charges $0.53 a minute to a landline in Japan and $0.53 to a mobile