How to Call Japan from Pakistan
Learn how to call from Pakistan to Japan with this step-by-step guide. Rates start at just $0.08/min with HelloAirDial. No apps, no calling cards, just dial from your browser.
Cheapest Way to Call Japan from Pakistan
The cheapest way to call Japan from Pakistan is using a browser-based VoIP service like HelloAirDial. With rates starting at just $0.08 per minute, you'll save 50-80% compared to traditional carriers, calling cards, or roaming charges.
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How to Call from Pakistan to Japan
To make a call, dial the exit code (00), followed by the country code (81), 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 $0.08 per minute with no hidden fees.
Dialing Steps: 🇵🇰 Pakistan to 🇯🇵 Japan
- 1
Dial the exit code: 00
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from Pakistan.
- 2
Dial Japan's country code: 81
The country code for Japan is +81.
- 3
Dial the local number
Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
Examples:
- Mobile: 090 1234 5678
- Landline: 03 1234 5678
Cheap Calls from Pakistan to Japan
Skip expensive carrier rates and calling cards. HelloAirDial offers cheap calls from Pakistan to Japan starting at $0.08/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 $0.08/min
- • No hidden fees or contracts
- • Works anywhere with internet
🇵🇰 Pakistan Carrier Rates to 🇯🇵 Japan
- Jazz$0.10-0.80
- Telenor Pakistan$0.12-0.90
- Zong$0.10-0.85
Compare this to HelloAirDial at $0.08/min. See full rate breakdown →
Best Time to Call 🇯🇵 Japan
Recommended Calling Hours
- • For consumers, avoid calls before 09:00 and after 20:00 local time, and avoid Sundays and national holidays for sales calls.
- • For business contacts, standard hours are roughly 09:00 to 18:00 on weekdays; avoid lunchtime around 12:00 to 13:00.
Calling Etiquette in Japan
- • Open with a polite greeting and your name/company; for business, confirm you are calling the right person and if it is a good time.
- • Use family name plus san (e.g., Tanaka san) in professional contexts unless invited to use given names.
- • Be concise and structured; state purpose early, avoid aggressive sales tactics, and allow the other party to decline.
- • Silence while listening is normal; avoid interrupting and confirm understanding briefly.
Reaching 🇯🇵 Japan via Apps
- • LINE is the dominant messaging and calling app; many people prefer it over voice calls from unknown numbers.
- • WhatsApp, Skype, FaceTime, and other VoIP apps are available but less universal than LINE for local contacts.
- • Corporate users may rely more on Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or similar tools for scheduled business calls.
International Calling Requirements in 🇵🇰 Pakistan
- • Ensure international calling (IDD) is enabled on your mobile or landline account before dialing abroad
- • Prepaid SIMs may require a minimum balance or an IDD bundle to place international calls
- • Postpaid lines can have IDD barred by default; request activation from your carrier with valid CNIC details
- • Dial 00 or use +, then the destination country code, area or mobile code, and subscriber number
- • For business lines, confirm your PBX or office system allows international prefixes and is not time restricted
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇯🇵 Japan
- Your call cannot be completed as dialed - Check you used 00 or +, included the correct country code, and removed any leading 0 from the foreign number
- International calling is not enabled on your line - Contact your carrier to activate IDD, ensure KYC is complete, and verify you have sufficient balance or credit limit
- Number not in service or restricted - Confirm the destination number format, check if the country or prefix is blocked, or try an alternate contact method such as VOIP
FAQs: Calling 🇯🇵 Japan from 🇵🇰 Pakistan
How do I call from Pakistan to Japan?
Dial 00 (exit code) + 81 (Japan country code) + the local phone number. Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
What is the cheapest way to call from Pakistan to Japan?
Use a VoIP service like HelloAirDial with rates from $0.08/min. This is typically 50-80% cheaper than traditional carriers or calling cards.
What is the country code for Japan?
The country code for Japan is +81. When calling from Pakistan, dial 00 81 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from Pakistan?
Dial 00 or use +, then the country code, area or mobile code without its leading 0, and the local number.
Should I use roaming or Wi Fi or VOIP when I travel abroad from Pakistan?
Roaming is convenient but often costly; using local SIMs or VOIP apps over Wi Fi is usually cheaper for international calls.
How expensive are international calls from Pakistan?
Rates vary by destination and carrier, roughly from about USD 0.10 to 0.90 per minute; bundles for popular countries can reduce costs.