012396 area code — Kuriyama
012396 is the local dialing code used in Kuriyama, Japan. It falls within Hokkaido. Numbers are written internationally as +81 12396.
How to call Kuriyama
- From abroad
- +81 12396 XXX XXXX
- Within Japan
- 012396 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +81
About the 012396 area code
A full number here takes the form +81 12396 XXX XXXX — the 12396 identifies Kuriyama within Japan's numbering plan.
Area codes like 012396 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Japan number. To actually receive an SMS on a Japan number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Kuriyama?
Kuriyama uses the area code 012396, written internationally as +81 12396.
How do I call Kuriyama from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +81 12396, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Kuriyama?
Kuriyama is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 012396 a mobile or a landline code?
012396 is a geographic (landline) area code for Kuriyama. Mobile numbers in Japan use their own separate prefixes.