This is the telephone area code for Wakayama City, the capital of Wakayama Prefecture, and many municipalities within the Kii Peninsula.
How to Call Wakayama from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for US, 00 for UK)
- Dial 81 (Japan country code)
- Dial the area code (73 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Wakayama from France
00 81 73 435 1000
Where:
00 = France exit code
81 = Japan country code
73 = Wakayama area code (073 without the 0)
435 1000 = Local Wakayama phone number
Quick Facts
Wakayama Area Code Coverage
The 073 area code serves Wakayama City and key parts of the northern and central prefecture:
Wakayama City
Wakayamashi Station, Wakayama Castle, and downtown districts
Kainan
Industrial coastal city directly south of Wakayama City
Iwade
Rapidly growing residential hub in the northern region
Kinokawa
Agricultural and historical area along the Kinokawa River
Arida
Famous for Mandarin oranges and coastal scenery
Kada
Historic port and hot spring district in the northwest
Major Japan Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Japan
When calling Wakayama from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
United Kingdom
00
Germany
00
China
00
Canada
011