Area code 11
Hokkaido · Sapporo
- Area code
- 11
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Hokkaido
- Major cities
- Sapporo
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Note
- Sapporo and Hokkaido area code.
This is a domestic area code inside Japan. It is not the international calling code.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities use area code 11?
Area code 11 serves Hokkaido in Japan, including Sapporo.
What region does area code 11 cover?
Area code 11 covers Hokkaido. Area codes route calls to a specific city or region within a country's national telephone network.
What is the difference between an area code and a calling code?
A calling code routes a call across borders to a national network, while an area code routes it to a city or region inside that network. For a Japan number, the country calling code is the international prefix and 11 is the domestic area code.
What time zone is area code 11 in?
Area code 11 is in the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo.
Is area code 11 the international calling code?
No. 11 is a domestic area code inside Japan, not the international calling code. To call this region from abroad, you dial the country's calling code first, then 11 and the local number.