08249 area code — Higashi-ku
08249 is the local dialing code used in Higashi-ku, Japan. It falls within Hiroshima. Numbers are written internationally as +81 8249.
How to call Higashi-ku
- From abroad
- +81 8249 XXX XXXX
- Within Japan
- 08249 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +81
About the 08249 area code
A full number here takes the form +81 8249 XXX XXXX — the 8249 identifies Higashi-ku within Japan's numbering plan.
Area codes like 08249 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 08249, written internationally as +81 8249.
How do I call Higashi-ku from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +81 8249, 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 08249 a mobile or a landline code?
08249 is a geographic (landline) area code for Higashi-ku. Mobile numbers in Japan use their own separate prefixes.