078 area code — Kobe
In Japan, the area code 078 covers Kobe. It falls within Hyogo. Numbers are written internationally as +81 78.
How to call Kobe
- From abroad
- +81 78 XXX XXXX
- Within Japan
- 078 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +81
About the 078 area code
When you see a number beginning +81 78, it belongs to Kobe: the 81 is Japan's country calling code and 78 is the area code.
Area codes like 078 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 Kobe?
Kobe uses the area code 078, written internationally as +81 78.
How do I call Kobe from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +81 78, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Kobe?
Kobe is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 078 a mobile or a landline code?
078 is a geographic (landline) area code for Kobe. Mobile numbers in Japan use their own separate prefixes.