0543 area code — Shizuoka
In Japan, the area code 0543 covers Shizuoka. It falls within Shizuoka. Numbers are written internationally as +81 543.
How to call Shizuoka
- From abroad
- +81 543 XXX XXXX
- Within Japan
- 0543 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +81
About the 0543 area code
When you see a number beginning +81 543, it belongs to Shizuoka: the 81 is Japan's country calling code and 543 is the area code.
Area codes like 0543 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 Shizuoka?
Shizuoka uses the area code 0543, written internationally as +81 543.
How do I call Shizuoka from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +81 543, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Shizuoka?
Shizuoka is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0543 a mobile or a landline code?
0543 is a geographic (landline) area code for Shizuoka. Mobile numbers in Japan use their own separate prefixes.