01553 area code — Obihiro
01553 is the local dialing code used in Obihiro, Japan. It falls within Hokkaido. Numbers are written internationally as +81 1553.
How to call Obihiro
- From abroad
- +81 1553 XXX XXXX
- Within Japan
- 01553 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +81
About the 01553 area code
A full number here takes the form +81 1553 XXX XXXX — the 1553 identifies Obihiro within Japan's numbering plan.
Area codes like 01553 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 Obihiro?
Obihiro uses the area code 01553, written internationally as +81 1553.
How do I call Obihiro from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +81 1553, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Obihiro?
Obihiro is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 01553 a mobile or a landline code?
01553 is a geographic (landline) area code for Obihiro. Mobile numbers in Japan use their own separate prefixes.