How to Call Japan from Spain
Learn how to call from Spain 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 Spain
The cheapest way to call Japan from Spain 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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- ✓No connection fees: Pay only for the minutes you use
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How to Call from Spain 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: 🇪🇸 Spain to 🇯🇵 Japan
- 1
Dial the exit code: 00
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from Spain.
- 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 Spain to Japan
Skip expensive carrier rates and calling cards. HelloAirDial offers cheap calls from Spain 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
🇪🇸 Spain Carrier Rates to 🇯🇵 Japan
- Movistar$0.20-1.50
- Orange Spain$0.15-1.20
- Vodafone Spain$0.15-1.50
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 🇪🇸 Spain
- • Ensure your mobile or fixed line plan has international calling enabled; some low cost plans block IDD by default
- • Dial 00 or use + before the destination country code when calling abroad from Spain
- • Prepaid SIMs may require sufficient balance or an international add on before IDD calls are allowed
- • KYC registration of SIM with ID is required in Spain; unregistered or inactive SIMs may not place international calls
- • Business PBX systems may require a prefix (such as 0 or 9) before 00 or + to reach an outside line
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇯🇵 Japan
- The number you have dialed is not in service or cannot be completed as dialed - Check that you used 00 or +, the correct country code, and removed any leading 0 from the foreign area or mobile code
- Your call cannot be completed because international calling is not enabled on your line - Contact your Spanish carrier or check your account to enable international calling or add sufficient credit
- This destination is not allowed on your plan - Verify that your plan supports calls to that country or region and consider an international add on or VOIP alternative
FAQs: Calling 🇯🇵 Japan from 🇪🇸 Spain
How do I call from Spain 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 Spain 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 Spain, dial 00 81 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from Spain?
Dial 00 or +, then the country code, then the area or mobile code and local number, omitting any leading 0 used locally in that country.
Is it cheaper to roam with my Spanish SIM or use Wi Fi or VOIP when abroad?
Within the EU roaming can be similar to home rates, but outside the EU VOIP over Wi Fi is usually cheaper than roaming voice unless you have a special roaming pack.
How much do international calls from Spain cost?
Costs vary by carrier and destination; typical rates range from about 0.15 to over 1.50 USD per minute, with cheaper options via international add ons or VOIP apps.