How to Call Japan From the US

Calling Japan from the US? This guide will give you all the information you need to make inexpensive calls to any destination in Japan.

Whether you're calling your friend, customer or vendor, avoid the expensive and complicated traditional calling method. With 8x8's business communication expertise and experience, you can reach out to any mobile or landline phone number in Japan quickly and easily without breaking your budget.

Before You Call Japan from the US

• Find out the rates of international calls per your phone plan. In most cases, calling a fixed-line from a traditional phone service will cost you more compared to calls made to a mobile phone number.
• Keep the time zone in mind when you're calling someone in Japan to avoid untimely calls. Japan Standard Time is nine hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, so plan your call accordingly.
• If you're using a VoIP service, make sure you have a stable and high-speed internet to ensure a stable VoIP connection without any interruption.
• If you're making frequent calls to Japan, using a VoIP phone over direct-international calling will save you a lot of money. Customers using VoIP to call Japan can save about 50% on phone bills.

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How to Call Japan from the US

1. Dial the exit code - 011
2. Next, dial 081, Japan's country code
3. Then dial the area code (1-5 digits). Get the list of area codes in Japan below.
4. Finally, dial the phone number (4-8 digits)

Japan Area Codes

Examples

How to Call Japan On a Landline

Here's a guide on how to make calls to a landline in Japan. In this example, we're making a call to a landline number 1234567 in Tokyo.

1. Dial the exit code - 011
2. Dial the country code for Japan - 081
3. Dial the area code for Tokyo - 3
4. Dial the landline number - 1234567

How to Call Japan On a Mobile Phone

Here's how you can make calls to a mobile number in Japan. In this example, we're making a call to a mobile number 12345678 in Tokyo.

1. Dial the exit code - 011
2. Dial the country code for Japan - 081
3. Dial the Japan mobile code - can be 70, 80, or 90
4. Dial the mobile number - 12345678

General Tips While Making Calls to Japan

Before making calls, it is important to understand cultural etiquette in Japan to avoid inconvenience and ensure effective communication. Here are some important points you should consider:

• Japan has a special greeting that is used during the beginning of a call - ''Moshi Moshi!"
• Japanese people are very rigid when it comes to their business culture. So, make sure to call your vendors or partners during business hours.
• Avoid calling your customer or partner during the early morning or lunchtime. Picking up a call in public transport is a major faux pas in Japan. So, avoid calling during the commuting hours.
• Japanese people are private and reserved. It is better to avoid asking personal questions during the beginning of your business relationship.
• Before making a call, it is a good idea to summarize everything you need to talk about in the form of a checklist to avoid spending more time on the call.
• Try to avoid making calls outside of hours as much as possible, especially during the end of the day.

Why Use VoIP for Calling Japan?

One Platform, Multiple Benefits

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Keep your phone bills lower with an easy-to-use, cost-efficient system.

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Stay connected with your geographically dispersed team from anywhere. With Single Sign-On, your team can access 8x8 VoIP features anytime, on any device.

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