0942 area code — Kurume
In Japan, the area code 0942 covers Kurume. It falls within Fukuoka. Numbers are written internationally as +81 942.
How to call Kurume
- From abroad
- +81 942 XXX XXXX
- Within Japan
- 0942 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +81
About the 0942 area code
When you see a number beginning +81 942, it belongs to Kurume: the 81 is Japan's country calling code and 942 is the area code.
Area codes like 0942 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 Kurume?
Kurume uses the area code 0942, written internationally as +81 942.
How do I call Kurume from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +81 942, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Kurume?
Kurume is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0942 a mobile or a landline code?
0942 is a geographic (landline) area code for Kurume. Mobile numbers in Japan use their own separate prefixes.