0277 area code — Kiryu
In Japan, the area code 0277 covers Kiryu. It falls within Gunma. Numbers are written internationally as +81 277.
How to call Kiryu
- From abroad
- +81 277 XXX XXXX
- Within Japan
- 0277 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +81
About the 0277 area code
When you see a number beginning +81 277, it belongs to Kiryu: the 81 is Japan's country calling code and 277 is the area code.
Area codes like 0277 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 Kiryu?
Kiryu uses the area code 0277, written internationally as +81 277.
How do I call Kiryu from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +81 277, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Kiryu?
Kiryu is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0277 a mobile or a landline code?
0277 is a geographic (landline) area code for Kiryu. Mobile numbers in Japan use their own separate prefixes.