02563 area code — Sanjo
In Japan, the area code 02563 covers Sanjo. It falls within Niigata. Numbers are written internationally as +81 2563.
How to call Sanjo
- From abroad
- +81 2563 XXX XXXX
- Within Japan
- 02563 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +81
About the 02563 area code
When you see a number beginning +81 2563, it belongs to Sanjo: the 81 is Japan's country calling code and 2563 is the area code.
Area codes like 02563 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 Sanjo?
Sanjo uses the area code 02563, written internationally as +81 2563.
How do I call Sanjo from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +81 2563, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Sanjo?
Sanjo is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 02563 a mobile or a landline code?
02563 is a geographic (landline) area code for Sanjo. Mobile numbers in Japan use their own separate prefixes.