This is the telephone area code for Machida City-a major suburban city in western Tokyo Metropolis, known for its shopping centers, green spaces, and location near the border of Kanagawa Prefecture.
How to Call Machida from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 81 (Japan country code)
- Dial the area code (42 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Machida from Sweden
00 81 42 123 4567
Where:
00 = Sweden exit code
81 = Japan country code
42 = Machida area code (042 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Machida phone number
Quick Facts
Machida Area Code Coverage
The 042 area code covers Machida City and is shared with other western Tokyo and northern Kanagawa municipalities:
Machida City Center
Machida Station, Grandberry Park, major shopping and business district
East Machida
Residential zones toward Tama New Town and Tokyo Metropolitan borders
West Machida
Neighborhoods near Kanagawa Prefecture (e.g., Yamato, Sagamihara)
North Machida
Suburban areas close to Inagi and Tama Cities
South Machida
Industrial and logistics zones near the Odakyu and JR lines
Greater Western Tokyo
Includes Hachioji, Tokorozawa, and Machida-all using the 042 code
Major Japan Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Japan
When calling Machida from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011