This is the telephone area code for Naha City-the capital of Okinawa Prefecture and the cultural and economic hub of Japan's southernmost island region.
How to Call Naha from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 81 (Japan country code)
- Dial the area code (98 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Naha from the Philippines
00 81 98 123 4567
Where:
00 = Philippines exit code
81 = Japan country code
98 = Naha area code (098 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Naha phone number
Quick Facts
Naha Area Code Coverage
The 098 area code covers central Naha City and nearby urban districts in southern Okinawa Island:
Naha City Center
Kokusai-dori (International Street), Naha Main Place, downtown shopping
Shuri Area
Shuri Castle (UNESCO site), traditional Ryukyu neighborhoods
Tomari & Port Area
Naha Port, ferry terminals, commercial waterfront
Kumejima & Outlying Islands
May use separate codes (e.g., 098-98x); not covered by 098
Central Okinawa
Ginowan, Urasoe, and Chatan often use 098 or adjacent sub-codes
Greater Naha
Includes suburbs within the 098 zone; excludes remote islands
Major Japan Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Japan
When calling Naha from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011