08240 area code — Higashi-ku
In Japan, the area code 08240 covers Higashi-ku. It falls within Hiroshima. Numbers are written internationally as +81 8240.
How to call Higashi-ku
- From abroad
- +81 8240 XXX XXXX
- Within Japan
- 08240 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +81
About the 08240 area code
When you see a number beginning +81 8240, it belongs to Higashi-ku: the 81 is Japan's country calling code and 8240 is the area code.
Area codes like 08240 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 Higashi-ku?
Higashi-ku uses the area code 08240, written internationally as +81 8240.
How do I call Higashi-ku from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +81 8240, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Higashi-ku?
Higashi-ku is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 08240 a mobile or a landline code?
08240 is a geographic (landline) area code for Higashi-ku. Mobile numbers in Japan use their own separate prefixes.