Area code 6
Kansai · Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto
- Area code
- 6
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Kansai
- Major cities
- Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Note
- Osaka and Kansai 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 6?
Area code 6 serves Kansai in Japan, including Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto.
What region does area code 6 cover?
Area code 6 covers Kansai. 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 6 is the domestic area code.
What time zone is area code 6 in?
Area code 6 is in the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo.
Is area code 6 the international calling code?
No. 6 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 6 and the local number.