How to Call Japan
from the UK
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- Outbound: No dedicated number required.
- Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14–$5/month).
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Product facts
- Outbound: No dedicated number required.
- Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14–$5/month).
- No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
How to Call Japan from UK
Follow these simple steps to connect to any number in Japan from the United Kingdom.
UK Exit Code
Dial 00.
This is the standard exit code for calling internationally from the UK and Europe.
Japan Code (+81)
Dial 81.
This directs your call to the Japanese telephone network.
Area Code & Number
Dial the city code and number.
Drop the leading zero!
Time Difference Alert
Japan (JST) is typically 9 hours ahead of the UK (GMT).
When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 6:00 PM in Tokyo. The best time to call is usually in the UK morning (8 AM - 12 PM).
Major Japanese City Codes
Remember to remove the leading '0' when dialing from the UK.
| City | Region | Dial From UK |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Kanto | 3 |
| Osaka | Kansai | 6 |
| Kyoto | Kansai | 75 |
| Yokohama | Kanagawa | 45 |
| Sapporo | Hokkaido | 11 |
| City | Region | Dial From UK |
|---|---|---|
| Nagoya | Aichi | 52 |
| Kobe | Hyogo | 78 |
| Fukuoka | Kyushu | 92 |
| Hiroshima | Chugoku | 82 |
| Naha | Okinawa | 98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exit code for UK?
The exit code for the United Kingdom is 00. You must dial this before the country code when calling internationally from a landline. On mobile phones or VoIP, you can simply use the '+' symbol.
How do I call a Japanese mobile from UK?
Japanese mobile numbers start with 090, 080, or 070. To call from the UK, dial 00 (exit) + 81 (Japan) + 90/80/70 (mobile prefix without leading zero) + 8 digit number.
What is the time difference?
Japan is 9 hours ahead of UK (GMT). During British Summer Time (BST), the difference is 8 hours.
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