How to Call Japan From Australia [A 2024 Guide]

To call Japan from Australia, enter Australia’s exit code (0011), Japan’s country code (81), the (1-5) digit area code of recipient locations, and their landline or mobile phone number.

Step 1: Enter Australia’s “0011” exit code, which indicates you’re making an international call.
Step 2: Enter Japan’s country code “81”, which routes your calls to Japan.
Step 3: Dial the (1-5) digit area code of the recipient location.
Step 4: Dial the mobile and landline phone number.
 

Dialing pattern to call a Japanese phone number from Australia:
 

“0011-81-Area Code-XXXXXXXX.”

Japan has 563 area codes, and each region has its unique set of digits. You must dial the specific area code of the recipient's location, or your call may not connect properly.

Here is a list of some of the popular area codes in Japan.
 

To make timely calls, you need to understand the time zone difference between Japan and Australia. Japan follows only one Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9:00). However, Australia has three time zones: Australian Eastern (AEST, UTC+10:00), Central (ACST, UTC+9:30), and Western (AWST, UTC+8:00) Standard time.

The time difference between Australia and Japan generally ranges from (-1 to 1) hours. For example, if it’s 10 PM in Sydney, it’s 9 AM in Tokyo. However, during daylight savings time, hours may differ for 2 hours.

The usual business working hours in Japan are from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Japanese people like being called during these hours. So, if you want to make work-related calls, adjust your time according to this time frame.

Here are some of the best times to call Japan from Australia.
 

Note: The above time comparison is for a standard time, and during daylight savings time differs.

The cost of calls from Australia to Japan depends on your service provider and the services you use, such as conventional and internet-based calling methods.
 

1. Landline to Landline: The cost can range from around AUD 0.20 - AUD 0.50 per minute.
2. Landline to Mobile: The cost may range from AUD 0.30 - AUD 0.50 per minute.
3. Mobile to Landline or Mobile: It can cost approximately AUD 0.30 - AUD 0.70 per minute.
4. Internet-based Method: You can use social media apps like WhatsApp, Viber, Facebook Messenger, etc., to make a call to Japan. However, this method requires both the caller and receiver to be on the same app.

Calling Japan from Australia is easy when you follow the correct steps. By dialing the proper format (0011-81-Area Code-Phone Number) and removing any leading zeros, you can connect without any trouble.

Additionally, check the time difference between Australia and Japan, so you can call at the right time. You can also consider better internet-based methods, like a cloud phone system, to connect your calls to Japan.

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To dial Japan, enter the exit code of your country, followed by Japan’s Country code (81), then the area code without zero, and the local phone number.

You can use your Australian mobile number, but the service provider can charge extra for international roaming services.

The mobile code of Tokyo, Japan, is (81). To call Japan from other countries, you will need to dial the “+” symbol or your respective country’s exit code, then dial Japan's mobile code/country code “81,” followed by the area code and local landline or mobile phone number.

Yes, they have zip codes, which are seven-digit numbers. They use the format XXX-XXXX, where X is a digit.