How to call Japan from Turkey
- 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 Turkey
How to make a call to Japan from Turkey: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Japanese area codes have a 0 at home, and you drop that 0 after 81.
- 00Turkey 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
Dial a Japanese city
Osaka takes 8 more digits after its code, the others 7, so each is a 9-digit number.
- Osaka00 81 6
- Nagoya00 81 52
- Sapporo00 81 11
- Fukuoka00 81 92
Drop the 0 after 81
A Japanese number saved as 03 keeps its 0 at home only.
- Fails
- 00 81 0 3 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 81 3 xxxx xxxx
Save Japanese contacts with +81
Calling Japan cell phones from a mobile in Turkey needs no exit code.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 81
- Dial the area code and number
Calling Japan from Turkey without an international plan
Suparelay calls Japan for $0.07/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Turkey charge up to $0.63/min. Neither Turkcell nor Türk Telekom includes Japan in a plan, and Türk Telekom needs the Alo Dünya Paketi for its lower rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 9× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $0.24 |
 | $0.63$0.12 with plan |
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. Japan has no daylight saving time, so the time difference to Istanbul never changes.
- Time difference
- All year: 6 hours ahead of Istanbul
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Japan fails
Turkcell line must be open for calls abroad
Turkcell applies its calls-abroad tariff only to lines that are open for calls abroad. Check that your line is open before you call.
Turkcell, Türkiye'den Yurt Dışını Arama TarifesiTurkcell bills calls abroad by pay-per-use without a package
A Turkcell line that is open for calls abroad and has no package falls back to an automatic standard tariff. A package avoids it only for the countries it covers and only while its benefits last.
Turkcell, Türkiye'den Yurt Dışını Arama TarifesiDiscord is blocked in Turkey
A court blocked access to Discord in Turkey on 9 October 2024. The block covers Turkcell and Türk Telekom, so Discord calls do not work.
Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, Digital Threats and Risks Report 2025-2026From 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 a Turkey cell phone or mobile?
Dial +81, then the number. It works from any mobile in Turkey
Are calls to Japan included in Turkey phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Turkey that we checked includes Japan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Japan from Turkey?
With no plan, carriers in Turkey charge up to $0.63 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Tokyo from Turkey?
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 Turkey for free, and is a free call to Japan possible?
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 Turkey 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 Turkey?
From a landline in Turkey, dial 00 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 Istanbul
How do I call Japan from Turkey: how to make an international call to Japan?
Dial 00 81, then the number. From a mobile, +81 works too
Does Turkcell include calls to Japan?
Turkcell charges $0.24 a minute to a landline in Japan and $0.24 to a mobile
Does Türk Telekom include calls to Japan?
With the Alo Dünya Paketi. Without it, Türk Telekom charges $0.63 a minute to a landline and $0.63 to a mobile