This is the telephone area code for Kochi and surrounding areas in Kochi Prefecture, Japan.
How to Call Kochi from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 81 (Japan country code)
- Dial the area code (88 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7-8 digits)
Example: Calling Kochi from Denmark
00 81 88 123 4567
Where:
00 = Denmark exit code
81 = Japan country code
88 = Kochi area code (088 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Kochi phone number
Quick Facts
Kochi Area Code Coverage
The 088 area code covers Kochi and surrounding areas in Kochi Prefecture:
Kochi Station Area
Central Kochi, transportation hub, commercial district
Kochi Castle Area
Kochi Castle, one of Japan's few original castles
Harimayabashi Area
Historic bridge, entertainment and shopping district
Sunday Market Area
Hirome Market, famous Sunday street market
Port Area
Kochi Port, fishing harbor, coastal areas
Greater Kochi
Nankoku, Tosa, surrounding towns in Kochi Prefecture
Major Japan Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Japan
When calling Kochi from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Denmark
00
China
00
Indonesia
001, 008