02236 area code — Sendai
02236 is the local dialing code used in Sendai, Japan. It falls within Miyagi. Numbers are written internationally as +81 2236.
How to call Sendai
- From abroad
- +81 2236 XXX XXXX
- Within Japan
- 02236 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +81
About the 02236 area code
A full number here takes the form +81 2236 XXX XXXX — the 2236 identifies Sendai within Japan's numbering plan.
Area codes like 02236 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 Sendai?
Sendai uses the area code 02236, written internationally as +81 2236.
How do I call Sendai from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +81 2236, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Sendai?
Sendai is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 02236 a mobile or a landline code?
02236 is a geographic (landline) area code for Sendai. Mobile numbers in Japan use their own separate prefixes.