How To Call Kyoto From Singapore

How to Call Kyoto from Singapore (Landline & Mobile)

Calling Kyoto, Japan from Singapore requires the country code and the Kyoto area code.

1. Dial Singapore's international access code: 001 (or 002, 008 depending on your phone company)
2. Dial the Japan country code: 81
3. Dial the Kyoto area code: 75 (omit the leading '0' if included in the local number).
4. Dial the local Japanese phone number (typically 7 digits for Kyoto landlines).

Landline Example (Kyoto): If calling a number written as 075-123-4567, dial 001 81 75 1234567 from Singapore.

Mobile Example: If calling a Japanese mobile number written as 090-1234-5678, dial 001 81 90 12345678 from Singapore (dropping the leading '0' from the mobile prefix).

Important Note: Always drop the leading '0' from the Japanese area code or mobile prefix when dialing internationally.

Different Ways to Dial Internationally from Singapore

Singapore offers several international access codes depending on your provider:

• 001: SingTel
• 002: M1
• 008: StarHub

Using different codes might result in different charges from your standard phone provider. When using a phone card, such as those from Singapore Phone Cards, always use the local access number provided with the card for the best rates.

Understanding Japanese Phone Numbers (Kyoto)

Japanese phone numbers follow this structure:

• Country Code: 81
• Area Code (Landlines): 1 to 5 digits (e.g., 75 for Kyoto, 3 for Tokyo, 6 for Osaka). The leading '0' used domestically is dropped internationally.
• Mobile Prefix (Mobiles): Usually 2 or 3 digits starting with 90, 80, or 70 (e.g., 90, 80, 70). The leading '0' used domestically is dropped internationally.
• Local Number: The remaining digits, ensuring the total number of digits after the country code (81) is 10 (Area Code/Mobile Prefix + Local Number = 9 digits in total, excluding the country code).

Total digits dialed after the Singapore exit code (for Kyoto landline): 001 + 81 + 75 + 7 digits.

Total digits dialed after the Singapore exit code (for mobile): 001 + 81 + Mobile Prefix (e.g., 90) + 8 digits.

Time Difference: Singapore to Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan operates on **Japan Standard Time (JST)**, which is **UTC+9** year-round (Japan does not observe daylight saving time).

Singapore is always **UTC+8**.

Therefore, **Kyoto is 1 hour ahead of Singapore**. This makes coordinating calls very straightforward.

• Example: 12 PM (noon) in Singapore is 1 PM in Kyoto.
• Example: 5 PM in Singapore is 6 PM in Kyoto.

Special Numbers to Know (Japan)

• Police Emergency: 110
• Fire/Ambulance Emergency: 119
• Coast Guard Emergency: 118
• Directory Assistance (NTT): 104

Calling Business Extensions

If you need to reach a specific extension at a business in Kyoto:

1. Dial the full international number (e.g., 001 81 75 LocalNumber).
2. Wait for the automated system or receptionist to answer (likely in Japanese, sometimes with English options).
3. Listen for instructions and enter the extension number when prompted.

Best Time to Call Kyoto from Singapore

With only a 1-hour time difference, calling Kyoto during standard business hours is very easy.

• Standard Japanese business hours are typically **9 AM to 5 PM or 6 PM (JST)**, Monday to Friday.
• Calling between **9 AM and 5 PM Singapore time** aligns well with Japanese business hours (10 AM to 6 PM JST).

Be mindful of public holidays in Japan.