This is the telephone area code for Fukui City-the capital of Fukui Prefecture, known for its Echizen washi paper, dinosaur fossils, and coastal location along the Sea of Japan.
How to Call Fukui from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 81 (Japan country code)
- Dial the area code (776 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Fukui from Vietnam
00 81 776 123 4567
Where:
00 = Vietnam exit code
81 = Japan country code
776 = Fukui area code (0776 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Fukui phone number
Quick Facts
Fukui Area Code Coverage
The 0776 area code covers central Fukui City and surrounding districts in Fukui Prefecture:
Fukui City Center
Fukui Station, downtown shopping streets, Phoenix Plaza
East Fukui
Residential neighborhoods near Asuwa River
West Fukui
Industrial zones and Echizen-Washi paper workshops
North Fukui
Eiheiji Temple area (note: Eiheiji town may use 0776 or sub-codes)
South Fukui
Coastal areas near Mikuni Port
Greater Fukui
Sakai City (0776), Awara (0776), and nearby towns share the 0776 zone
Major Japan Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Japan
When calling Fukui from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011