🇯🇵Honolulu to Japan Calling Guide

Call Japan
Country Code +81

Reach Japan (+81) from any browser. You only add a number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

Product facts: Calls to Japan

  • Outbound calling: Call worldwide instantly. No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound calling: To receive calls in your browser, a unique US or Canada digital number is required ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • App-free: Works directly in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
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How to Call Japan from Honolulu

The steps below explain dialing Japan from Hawaii using a standard international format and how it maps to StartACall browser calling.

1

US Exit Code

Dial 011. On mobile or when using VoIP, you can use the plus sign instead.

2

Japan Code (+81)

Dial +81 to connect to Japan.

3

Area or Mobile Code

Drop the leading zero from area or mobile codes. For example, Tokyo 03 becomes 3. Mobile prefix 090 becomes 90 when calling internationally.

Dialing Examples

When dialing from Honolulu, use the exit code plus country code then the area and local number without the initial zero.

Landline (Tokyo)
+81 3 1234 5678
Mobile (example)
+81 90 1234 5678
Mobile numbers drop the leading zero

Japan City Codes

Common area codes for major Japanese cities. Remember to drop the leading zero when calling internationally.

CityRegionArea Code
TokyoKanto3
OsakaKansai6
NagoyaChubu52
SapporoHokkaido11
FukuokaKyushu92
CityRegionArea Code
YokohamaKanto45
KobeKansai78
KyotoKansai75
SendaiTohoku22
HiroshimaChugoku82
Mobile Numbers

International Mobile Dialing Rules

Japanese mobile numbers typically start with 070, 080, or 090 domestically. When calling from abroad, drop the initial zero.

Drop the Leading Zero

A domestic mobile like 090-1234-5678 becomes international +81 90 1234 5678. The zero is only used for domestic dialing inside Japan.

+81 90 1234 5678

No Carrier Codes

When calling from the US, you do not need to enter any domestic carrier selection codes used within Japan. Use the international format only.

0Use +81 then the number without the 0

Call Japan Directly from Your Browser
No Apps Required

StartACall connects your browser to the Japanese PSTN using WebRTC and Twilio. Reach mobile and landline numbers across Japan without installing software.

  • Dial any Japanese mobile or landline from Chrome, Safari, or Firefox
  • Purchase and manage Japanese virtual numbers
  • Clear audio for real-time call assistance and transcription
  • Real-time analytics to track call activity and usage

Transparent

Clear usage tracking and per-call details in real time.

Global Reach

Call any city in Japan and manage Japanese numbers from your dashboard.

Secure

Encrypted calls and enterprise-grade privacy controls.

Instant

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Japan?

The country calling code for Japan is +81. Use it after the US exit code or the plus sign.

Do I need to download an app to call Japan from Honolulu?

No. StartACall runs entirely in your web browser. Log in and start calling from Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.

Can I call both mobile and landline numbers in Japan?

Yes. StartACall supports calling Japanese mobile and fixed-line numbers. Remember to drop the leading zero from area or mobile prefixes.

How do I dial Tokyo from Honolulu?

Dial 011 then 81 then the Tokyo area code without the zero and the local number. Example: +81 3 1234 5678.

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Calling Japan: what to know

Japan answers on the country code +81, with the capital in Tokyo and most business concentrated around Tokyo, Osaka and Yokohama. The working language for business is Japanese, and local offices generally keep hours of 9:00 to 18:00 with strict 12:00 to 13:00 lunch. Friday after 17:30 is largely socially-reserved time.

Outbound calls on StartACall need no phone number and no app. You place them from the browser, and you only add a US or Canada number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Most mobiles in Japan sit on operators such as NTT Docomo, KDDI au, SoftBank. Voice calls remain a respected formal channel in Japan, especially for first contacts with new clients, email/IM is sometimes considered too informal for B2B introductions.

Japan runs on UTC plus 9, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Japan

  1. 1
    Start with the plus sign

    On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign. The plus sign works from any country, so you do not need to remember a local exit code.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +81

    +81 routes the call to Japan.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Tokyo that means including the area code 03.

Rates to Japan (+81)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.5590$5.59
Landline$0.2278$2.28

Rates as of 2026-06-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Japan?+

The country code for Japan is +81. Tokyo uses the area code 03.

Do I need to install an app to call Japan?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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