0938 area code — Kitakyushu
In Japan, the area code 0938 covers Kitakyushu. It falls within Fukuoka. Numbers are written internationally as +81 938.
How to call Kitakyushu
- From abroad
- +81 938 XXX XXXX
- Within Japan
- 0938 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +81
About the 0938 area code
When you see a number beginning +81 938, it belongs to Kitakyushu: the 81 is Japan's country calling code and 938 is the area code.
Area codes like 0938 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 Kitakyushu?
Kitakyushu uses the area code 0938, written internationally as +81 938.
How do I call Kitakyushu from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +81 938, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Kitakyushu?
Kitakyushu is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0938 a mobile or a landline code?
0938 is a geographic (landline) area code for Kitakyushu. Mobile numbers in Japan use their own separate prefixes.