0157 area code — Kitami
In Japan, the area code 0157 covers Kitami. It falls within Hokkaido. Numbers are written internationally as +81 157.
How to call Kitami
- From abroad
- +81 157 XXX XXXX
- Within Japan
- 0157 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +81
About the 0157 area code
When you see a number beginning +81 157, it belongs to Kitami: the 81 is Japan's country calling code and 157 is the area code.
Area codes like 0157 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 Kitami?
Kitami uses the area code 0157, written internationally as +81 157.
How do I call Kitami from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +81 157, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Kitami?
Kitami is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0157 a mobile or a landline code?
0157 is a geographic (landline) area code for Kitami. Mobile numbers in Japan use their own separate prefixes.