How to Call United Kingdom from Japan
Learn how to call from Japan to United Kingdom with this step-by-step guide. Rates start at just $0.01/min with HelloAirDial. No apps, no calling cards, just dial from your browser.
Cheapest Way to Call United Kingdom from Japan
The cheapest way to call United Kingdom from Japan is using a browser-based VoIP service like HelloAirDial. With rates starting at just $0.01 per minute, you'll save 50-80% compared to traditional carriers, calling cards, or roaming charges.
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How to Call from Japan to United Kingdom
To make a call, dial the exit code (010), followed by the country code (44), then the local number. HelloAirDial makes it simple - just enter the full number in your browser and we handle the formatting automatically. Rates start at $0.01 per minute with no hidden fees.
Dialing Steps: 🇯🇵 Japan to 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- 1
Dial the exit code: 010
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from Japan.
- 2
Dial United Kingdom's country code: 44
The country code for United Kingdom is +44.
- 3
Dial the local number
Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
Examples:
- Mobile: 07 912 345 678
- Landline: 020 7946 0018
Cheap Calls from Japan to United Kingdom
Skip expensive carrier rates and calling cards. HelloAirDial offers cheap calls from Japan to United Kingdom starting at $0.01/minute, up to 80% less than traditional international calling.
Traditional Calling
- • Carrier rates: $1-3/min
- • Calling cards: Hidden fees
- • Roaming: Expensive abroad
HelloAirDial
- • From $0.01/min
- • No hidden fees or contracts
- • Works anywhere with internet
🇯🇵 Japan Carrier Rates to 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- NTT Docomo$0.50-2.50
- KDDI au$0.40-2.20
- SoftBank$0.40-2.00
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Best Time to Call 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Recommended Calling Hours
- • For consumer marketing, avoid calling before 09:00 or after 20:00 UK time on weekdays
- • Avoid unsolicited calls on Sundays and UK public holidays unless there is a prior agreement
Calling Etiquette in United Kingdom
- • Open with a polite greeting and your name and organisation, then confirm if it is a good time to talk
- • For business calls, be punctual and keep to scheduled times; short notice rescheduling should be explained
- • Use a professional, calm tone; avoid overly aggressive sales tactics or repeated callbacks
- • If the call is recorded or monitored, state this clearly at the start
Reaching 🇬🇧 United Kingdom via Apps
- • WhatsApp, FaceTime, Zoom and similar apps are widely used in the UK for personal and business calls
- • Most UK users have reliable mobile data or broadband, but confirm Wi Fi availability for longer VOIP calls
- • Some corporate environments may restrict external VOIP apps, so provide a fallback dial in number
International Calling Requirements in 🇯🇵 Japan
- • Ensure international calling (IDD) is enabled on your mobile or fixed line; some plans block IDD by default.
- • Dial carrier selection code (optional) + 010 + country code + number, or use + on mobiles.
- • Prepaid SIMs may restrict IDD or require identity verification and sufficient balance before calling abroad.
- • Corporate and hotel PBXs may require a prefix (often 0 or 9) before 010 or + for external lines.
- • VoIP and app based calls usually only need data access; no 010 prefix or IDD option required.
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- The number you have dialed is not in service or cannot be connected. - Check that you used 010 or +, correct country code, and removed the foreign trunk 0 from the area or mobile code.
- Your call cannot be completed as dialed. Please contact your operator. - Verify that international calling is enabled on your line and that no spending or destination block is active.
- This service is not available from your line. - Prepaid or office lines may block IDD; use a calling card, VoIP app, or request IDD activation from the provider.
FAQs: Calling 🇬🇧 United Kingdom from 🇯🇵 Japan
How do I call from Japan to United Kingdom?
Dial 010 (exit code) + 44 (United Kingdom country code) + the local phone number. Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
What is the cheapest way to call from Japan to United Kingdom?
Use a VoIP service like HelloAirDial with rates from $0.01/min. This is typically 50-80% cheaper than traditional carriers or calling cards.
What is the country code for United Kingdom?
The country code for United Kingdom is +44. When calling from Japan, dial 010 44 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from Japan?
Dial optional carrier code (e.g., 0033) + 010 + country code + area or mobile code without its leading 0 + local number, or use + on mobiles instead of 010.
Is it cheaper to roam with my foreign SIM or use Wi Fi and VoIP while in Japan?
Roaming voice can be expensive; using Wi Fi or local data with apps like LINE, WhatsApp, or Skype is usually cheaper for long or frequent calls.
How much do international calls from Japan cost?
Rates vary by carrier and destination but are often around USD 0.40 to 2.50 per minute; check your plan or consider discount options or apps for lower costs.