Call Japan at low rates
Call any mobile or landline in Japan from your phone over the internet. You only pay for the minutes after the call is answered.
- Pay only when answered
- No contract
Prices in US dollars per minute, all fees included. You only pay after the call is answered.
Minute bundles to Japan
Prefer one fixed price? Buy minutes for Japan in the app, valid for 45 days. Unused minutes simply expire, nothing renews.
How to call Japan
- Download Tellu and sign up with your phone number.
- Top up any amount in your wallet.
- Dial +81 followed by the number, without the leading 0.
Local time in Japan
Time zone: UTC+9.
A good time to call is 18:00–21:00 local time.
Free if they have Tellu
Calls and messages between friends on Tellu are free over the internet, with live translation between your languages.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call Japan?
Calling Japan with Tellu costs $0.04 per minute to mobiles, $0.03 per minute to landlines. You only pay for the time after the call is answered — unanswered calls are free.
How much does a 10-minute call to Japan cost?
About $0.40 to a mobile and $0.30 to a landline in Japan. You pay per minute, and only when the call is answered.
What is the country code of Japan?
The country code of Japan is +81. Dial +81 followed by the number without the leading 0.
Do I need a contract or a subscription?
No. Top up the amount you want and pay per minute, with no subscription and no contract.
Can they call me back for free?
Yes, if they install Tellu: calls and messages between Tellu friends are free in any country.