0988 area code — Naha
In Japan, the area code 0988 covers Naha. It falls within Okinawa. Numbers are written internationally as +81 988.
How to call Naha
- From abroad
- +81 988 XXX XXXX
- Within Japan
- 0988 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +81
About the 0988 area code
When you see a number beginning +81 988, it belongs to Naha: the 81 is Japan's country calling code and 988 is the area code.
Area codes like 0988 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 Naha?
Naha uses the area code 0988, written internationally as +81 988.
How do I call Naha from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +81 988, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Naha?
Naha is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0988 a mobile or a landline code?
0988 is a geographic (landline) area code for Naha. Mobile numbers in Japan use their own separate prefixes.