This is the telephone area code for Kawagoe and surrounding central-western Saitama Prefecture in the Kanto region.
How to Call Kawagoe from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 81 (Japan country code)
- Dial the area code (49 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Kawagoe from United States
011 81 49 224 0000
Where:
011 = US exit code
81 = Japan country code
49 = Kawagoe area code (049 without the 0)
224 0000 = Local Kawagoe phone number
Quick Facts
Kawagoe Area Code Coverage
The 049 area code covers Kawagoe City and neighboring municipalities in Saitama:
Kawagoe City
Kurazukuri Zone (Old Town), Hon-Kawagoe, Kita-Kawagoe
Sakado
Sakado City area
Tsurugashima
Tsurugashima City and surrounding suburbs
Higashimatsuyama
Higashimatsuyama City and local districts
Moroyama
Moroyama Town, Iruma District
Ogose
Ogose Town and neighboring mountain areas
Major Japan Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Japan
When calling Kawagoe from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
United Kingdom
00
Germany
00
China
00
Canada
011