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Cheap calls to Japan from $0.04/min
Call Japan landlines and mobiles for $0.04/min from your browser. No app, no SIM card, and you see the rate before you dial.
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Landline
$0.04 / min
Per minute to landline numbers
Mobile
$0.04 / min
Per minute to mobile numbers
What your credit buys
Minutes to Japan for each top-up amount. You only pay for minutes after the call is answered.
$5
Calling credit:
118 minto landline Japan
116 minto mobile Japan
$10
Calling credit:
237 minto landline Japan
232 minto mobile Japan
$20
Calling credit:
475 minto landline Japan
464 minto mobile Japan
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Call Japan OnlineHow to dial Japan
The country code is +81. Here’s how to dial a mobile number in Japan, written locally as 090-1234-5678:
| From the US or Canada | 011 81 90 1234 5678 |
|---|---|
| From the UK | 00 81 90 1234 5678 |
| From Australia | 0011 81 90 1234 5678 |
| From a mobile phone or 002Call | +81 90 1234 5678 |
Numbers in Japan are often written with a leading 0. Drop it when you add +81. Numbers are 8 to 17 digits long after the country code.
Best time to call Japan
Japan is on UTC+9. These windows reach people between 9am and 9pm their time, without calling before 8am or after 10pm yours.
From New York: 8pm to 10pm
That’s 9am to 11am in Japan.
From London: 8am to 1pm
That’s 4pm to 9pm in Japan.
From Sydney: 11am to 10pm
That’s 9am to 8pm in Japan.
Daylight saving changes can shift these times by an hour.
Calling Japan: number format
Japan uses the country code +81. Numbers inside Japan start with a 0, and that 0 is dropped when you call from abroad.
- Dial your international exit code, then 81, then the number without its leading 0. A Tokyo landline written as 03-1234-5678 is dialed as +81 3 1234 5678.
- Mobile numbers start with 070, 080 or 090 and have eleven digits including the 0. A mobile written as 090-1234-5678 is dialed as +81 90 1234 5678.
- Most landlines have ten digits including the 0. The area code is 03 for Tokyo and 06 for Osaka.
- Toll-free numbers that start with 0120 generally can’t be reached from outside Japan.
Japan uses one time zone, JST (UTC+9), all year and doesn’t use daylight saving time. Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York in summer and 14 hours ahead in winter.
Cheapest ways to call Japan
- LINE is the most widely used messaging app in Japan and is free over mobile data or Wi-Fi. WhatsApp also works if the other person uses it.
- Your mobile plan may charge a per-minute rate for Japan. Check your plan before you call.
- 002Call costs $0.04 per minute to landlines and $0.04 per minute to mobiles, from any country.
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Why call Japan with 002Call
- See the per-minute rate upfront: 002Call shows the rate before you dial so you know exactly what each call costs.
- Call directly from your browser: No app download, no waiting, and no extra setup just to place a call.
- No phone number or SIM required: Use your browser on desktop or mobile without carrying a local SIM or extra number.
- Pay as you go: Only pay for the connected minutes you use — no monthly commitment or surprise charges.
- Works from any internet connection: Call from Wi‑Fi, hotel internet, or mobile data while traveling without roaming headaches.
| Feature | 002Call | Traditional roaming |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per minute | $0.04 | Variable rates & hidden fees |
| Per-minute rate shown upfront | Clear before you call | Varies by plan & roaming rules |
| Subscription | No subscription | $10-$15/day typical |
| Works anywhere | Any internet connection | Carrier dependent |
| Keep your SIM | No SIM card required | Often requires local SIM |
| Call toll-free numbers | Yes, any number | Often blocked abroad |
| Credits expire | Never expire | Day pass expires daily |
| Setup time | 2 minutes | Visit store or call carrier |
| Coverage | 190+ countries | Varies by carrier |
Traditional roaming rates are a general comparison range and vary by plan, destination, and carrier. 002Call shows the applicable destination rate before you place a call.
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Japan calling questions
How much does it cost to call Japan?
Calls to Japan cost $0.04 per minute to both landlines and mobiles. 002Call shows the exact rate before you connect, and you only pay for answered minutes.
What is the country code of Japan?
The international dialing code for Japan is +81. Dial +81, then the area code and local number when calling from abroad.
Is the first call to Japan really free?
Yes. New accounts get one free test call of up to one minute, and Japan is eligible. After that you top up credit and pay per minute.
Can I call landlines and mobile phones in Japan?
Yes. 002Call calls Japan landlines and mobile phones at the same rate: $0.04 per minute.
Do I need a SIM card or app installed?
No. 002Call works in a modern desktop or mobile browser. You need an internet connection and permission to use your microphone, but no SIM card or app download.
Can I call Japan toll-free numbers from overseas?
Toll-free numbers can have restrictions when called from outside Japan. 002Call checks the destination and confirms the applicable rate before you connect, so the exact price is clear before the call.
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