03
This is the telephone area code for Tokyo and surrounding areas in the Kanto region, Japan.
How to Call Tokyo from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 81 (Japan country code)
- Dial the area code (3 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (8 digits)
Example: Calling Tokyo from United States
011 81 3 1234 5678
Where:
011 = USA exit code
81 = Japan country code
3 = Tokyo area code (03 without the 0)
1234 5678 = Local Tokyo phone number
Quick Facts
03
Area Code
+81
Country Code
10-11 digit
Dialing Format
010
Japan Exit Code
Tokyo Area Code Coverage
The 03 area code covers Tokyo and surrounding areas in the Kanto region:
Chiyoda Ward
Imperial Palace, Marunouchi, Akihabara
Minato Ward
Roppongi, Shinbashi, Odaiba, Tokyo Tower
Shibuya Ward
Shibuya Crossing, Harajuku, Omotesando
Shinjuku Ward
Shinjuku Station, Kabukicho, Government Building
Chuo Ward
Ginza, Nihonbashi, Tsukiji
Greater Tokyo
Some parts of Chiba, Saitama, Kanagawa
Major Japan Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Japan
When calling Tokyo from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
United Kingdom
00
China
00
South Korea
001, 002, 008