How to call Japan from Vietnam
- 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 Vietnam
How to make a call to Japan from Vietnam: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. On a mobile in Vietnam, + replaces the 00, so +81 3 and 00 81 3 reach the same Tokyo number.
- 00Vietnam 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 other big cities from Vietnam
Each city has its own code after 81. Osaka takes 8 more digits, and Kyoto and Sapporo take 7.
- Osaka00 81 6
- Kyoto00 81 75
- Sapporo00 81 11
Drop the 0 before the area code
A saved Japanese number often starts with 0. Remove it, or the call fails.
- Fails
- 00 81 03 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 81 3 xxxx xxxx
Tokyo is a 9-digit number
After 81, a Tokyo number has the code 3 and 8 more digits, so 9 digits in all.
Calling Japan from Vietnam without an international plan
Suparelay calls Japan for $0.07/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Vietnam charge up to $0.15/min. No carrier in the table includes Japan in a plan, so each one charges per minute unless you add a package.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $0.15 |
 | $0.14 |
 | $0.15 |
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
- Time difference
- All year: 2 hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Japan fails
From 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 Vietnam on a cell phone or mobile? Is calling Japan cell phones different?
Dial +81, then the number. It works from any mobile in Vietnam
Are calls to Japan included in Vietnam phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Vietnam that we checked includes Japan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Japan from Vietnam?
With no plan, carriers in Vietnam charge up to $0.15 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Tokyo from Vietnam?
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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam?
From a landline in Vietnam, dial 00 81, then the number
When is the best time to call Japan, given the time difference?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Japan. All year: 2 hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh
How do I call Japan from Vietnam? How to make an international call to Japan?
Dial 00 81, then the number. From a mobile, +81 works too