This is the telephone area code for Omiya-a major commercial and transportation hub within Saitama City, the capital of Saitama Prefecture, located just north of Tokyo.
How to Call Omiya from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 81 (Japan country code)
- Dial the area code (48 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Omiya from Turkey
00 81 48 123 4567
Where:
00 = Turkey exit code
81 = Japan country code
48 = Omiya area code (048 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Omiya phone number
Quick Facts
Omiya Area Code Coverage
The 048 area code covers Omiya and the broader central area of Saitama City in Saitama Prefecture:
Omiya Station Area
Omiya's downtown core, Lalaport shopping mall, and JR East hub
Ōmiya Bonsai Village
World-famous historic district for traditional Japanese bonsai
East Omiya
Residential zones near Ōmiya Park and Saitama Super Arena
West Omiya
Neighborhoods toward Urawa and industrial corridors
North Omiya
Suburban areas near Iwatsuki (part of Saitama City)
Greater Saitama City
Includes Urawa (048), Yono, and Ōmiya-all under the 048 code
Major Japan Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Japan
When calling Omiya from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011