0823 area code — Kure
0823 is the local dialing code used in Kure, Japan. It falls within Hiroshima. Numbers are written internationally as +81 823.
How to call Kure
- From abroad
- +81 823 XXX XXXX
- Within Japan
- 0823 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +81
About the 0823 area code
A full number here takes the form +81 823 XXX XXXX — the 823 identifies Kure within Japan's numbering plan.
Area codes like 0823 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 Kure?
Kure uses the area code 0823, written internationally as +81 823.
How do I call Kure from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +81 823, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Kure?
Kure is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0823 a mobile or a landline code?
0823 is a geographic (landline) area code for Kure. Mobile numbers in Japan use their own separate prefixes.