0134 area code — Otaru
In Japan, the area code 0134 covers Otaru. It falls within Hokkaido. Numbers are written internationally as +81 134.
How to call Otaru
- From abroad
- +81 134 XXX XXXX
- Within Japan
- 0134 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +81
About the 0134 area code
When you see a number beginning +81 134, it belongs to Otaru: the 81 is Japan's country calling code and 134 is the area code.
Area codes like 0134 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 Otaru?
Otaru uses the area code 0134, written internationally as +81 134.
How do I call Otaru from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +81 134, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Otaru?
Otaru is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0134 a mobile or a landline code?
0134 is a geographic (landline) area code for Otaru. Mobile numbers in Japan use their own separate prefixes.