06
This is the telephone area code for Osaka and surrounding cities in the Kansai region of Japan.
How to Call Osaka from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 81 (Japan country code)
- Dial the area code (6 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Osaka from the United States
011 81 6 1234 5678
Where:
011 = USA exit code
81 = Japan country code
6 = Osaka area code (06 without the 0)
1234 5678 = Local Osaka phone number
Quick Facts
06
Area Code
+81
Country Code
9-10 digit
Dialing Format
010
Japan Exit Code
Osaka Area Code Coverage
The 06 area code covers Osaka City and surrounding municipalities in Osaka Prefecture and parts of Hyōgo and Nara:
Osaka City
Chuo, Kita, Naniwa, Tennoji, Fukushima wards
Northern Osaka
Ibaraki, Suita, Toyonaka, Takatsuki
Southern Osaka
Sakai, Izumi, Kumatori, Hannan
Eastern Osaka
Higashiōsaka, Yao, Shijonawate
Western Osaka
Amagasaki, Nishinomiya, Ashiya (Hyōgo)
Greater Kansai
Parts of Nara and Wakayama
Major Japan Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Japan
When calling Osaka from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011