This is the telephone area code for Himeji City, home to the world-famous Himeji Castle, and surrounding areas in central Hyogo.
How to Call Himeji from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for US, 00 for UK)
- Dial 81 (Japan country code)
- Dial the area code (79 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Himeji from United States
011 81 79 221 0000
Where:
011 = US exit code
81 = Japan country code
79 = Himeji area code (079 without the 0)
221 0000 = Local Himeji phone number
Quick Facts
Himeji Area Code Coverage
The 079 area code primarily serves Himeji City and neighboring municipalities in Hyogo:
Himeji Center
Himeji Castle, Himeji Station, and downtown commercial zones
Shikama
Southern port district and coastal industrial areas
Hirohata
Major steel manufacturing and residential hub in the west
Aboshi
Southwestern chemical industry and residential district
Taishi
Adjacent town to the west sharing the 079 dialing region
Yumesaki
Northern rural and hot spring area within city limits
Major Japan Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Japan
When calling Himeji from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
United Kingdom
00
South Korea
001
China
00
Canada
011