This is the telephone area code for Yamagata and surrounding areas in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.
How to Call Yamagata from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 81 (Japan country code)
- Dial the area code (23 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7-8 digits)
Example: Calling Yamagata from Poland
00 81 23 123 4567
Where:
00 = Poland exit code
81 = Japan country code
23 = Yamagata area code (023 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Yamagata phone number
Quick Facts
Yamagata Area Code Coverage
The 023 area code covers Yamagata and surrounding areas in Yamagata Prefecture:
Yamagata Station Area
Central Yamagata, transportation hub, commercial district
Kajo Park Area
Site of Yamagata Castle ruins, cherry blossom viewing
Bunshokan Area
Western-style former prefectural office, historic building
Zaō Onsen Area
Famous hot spring resort, "Snow Monsters" in winter
Yamadera Area
Risshakuji Temple, mountain temple with famous stairs
Greater Yamagata
Tendo, Kaminoyama, surrounding towns in Yamagata Prefecture
Major Japan Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Japan
When calling Yamagata from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Poland
00
China
00
Egypt
00