This is the telephone area code for Kobe and surrounding areas in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
How to Call Kobe from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 81 (Japan country code)
- Dial the area code (78 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7-8 digits)
Example: Calling Kobe from Canada
011 81 78 123 4567
Where:
011 = Canada exit code
81 = Japan country code
78 = Kobe area code (078 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Kobe phone number
Quick Facts
Kobe Area Code Coverage
The 078 area code covers Kobe and surrounding areas in Hyogo Prefecture:
Chuo Ward
Sannomiya Station, Harborland, Kobe Port Tower
Higashinada Ward
Rokko Island, Kobe University, Sumaura Park
Nada Ward
Kobe City Museum, Oji Zoo, Hanshin Tigers area
Hyogo Ward
Kobe Airport, Meriken Park, Hyogo Station area
Nishi Ward
Mt. Rokko, Shin-Kobe Station, Nunobiki Herb Garden
Greater Kobe
Ashiya, Takarazuka, Akashi, surrounding Hyogo areas
Major Japan Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Japan
When calling Kobe from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Canada
011
China
00
Singapore
001, 008