0552 area code — Kofu
Phone numbers in Kofu, Japan use the area code 0552. It falls within Yamanashi. Numbers are written internationally as +81 552.
How to call Kofu
- From abroad
- +81 552 XXX XXXX
- Within Japan
- 0552 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +81
About the 0552 area code
Locally the code appears as 0552; from outside Japan you replace the leading 0 with +81 552.
Area codes like 0552 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 Kofu?
Kofu uses the area code 0552, written internationally as +81 552.
How do I call Kofu from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +81 552, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Kofu?
Kofu is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0552 a mobile or a landline code?
0552 is a geographic (landline) area code for Kofu. Mobile numbers in Japan use their own separate prefixes.