0852 area code — Matsue
Phone numbers in Matsue, Japan use the area code 0852. It falls within Shimane. Numbers are written internationally as +81 852.
How to call Matsue
- From abroad
- +81 852 XXX XXXX
- Within Japan
- 0852 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +81
About the 0852 area code
Locally the code appears as 0852; from outside Japan you replace the leading 0 with +81 852.
Area codes like 0852 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 Matsue?
Matsue uses the area code 0852, written internationally as +81 852.
How do I call Matsue from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +81 852, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Matsue?
Matsue is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0852 a mobile or a landline code?
0852 is a geographic (landline) area code for Matsue. Mobile numbers in Japan use their own separate prefixes.