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Call Japan from Germany
Connect with friends, family, and businesses in Japan from Germany at the lowest rates. Make cheap, reliable calls from web browsers, iPhone, or Android devices.
Calling Japan from Germany
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Two Ways to Call Japan from Germany
The Traditional Way (Not Recommended)
Calling Japan from Germany using traditional phone carriers is typically:
- Expensive - High per-minute rates with hidden fees and connection charges
- Complicated - Requires international access codes, country codes, and specific dialing formats
- Inconsistent - Call quality often suffers with echoes, delays, and disconnections
The ZippCall Way (Recommended)
With ZippCall, calling Japan from Germany is simple, affordable, and high-quality:
- 1Sign up for a ZippCall account (takes less than a minute)
- 2Add credit to your account
- 3Simply enter the full international number with country code (+81)
- 4Enjoy crystal clear calls at the lowest rates!
With ZippCall, there's no need to worry about international access codes or complex dialing patterns!
Best Time to Call Japan from Germany
When calling internationally, it's important to consider time zone differences to ensure you're calling at a convenient time.
Time Zone in Germany:
CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Time Zone in Japan:
JST (UTC+9)
Consider business hours (9am-5pm) in Japan for business calls. For personal calls, evenings and weekends are usually best, avoiding very late hours.
Germany operates on Central European Time (UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) from late March to late October, so aim to call during their business hours of 9 AM-5 PM, which would be 8 AM-4 PM UTC in winter or 7 AM-3 PM UTC in summer. Keep in mind that Germany observes a single time zone nationwide, making scheduling straightforward once you account for the seasonal shift and calculate the difference from your local time zone. Japan operates on Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) year-round with no daylight saving time changes. For the best chance of reaching someone during business hours (9 AM-6 PM JST), call between 5 PM-2 AM UTC the previous day, and remember that Japan is typically 13-17 hours ahead of US time zones depending on your location and DST observance.
Cheap Calls from Germany to Japan with ZippCall
Unbeatable Cheap Rates
Save up to 90% compared to traditional carriers when calling Japan from Germany. Pay only for what you use with no hidden fees.
Crystal Clear Quality
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Multi-Platform Access
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About Germany 🇩🇪
Languages:
German
Business Information:
German business culture emphasizes punctuality, formality, and direct communication, with meetings typically starting exactly on time and requiring advance scheduling. Most businesses operate Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with many shops and smaller businesses closing on Sundays due to strict regulations, though larger cities may have extended Saturday hours.
Major Cities:
- Berlin
- Munich
- Frankfurt
About Japan 🇯🇵
Languages:
Japanese
Business Information:
In Japan, businesses typically operate Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, though many employees work longer hours due to a strong culture of dedication and group harmony. Japanese business culture emphasizes respect, hierarchy, and formal etiquette, with practices like exchanging business cards with both hands and bowing being essential parts of professional interactions.
Major Cities:
- Tokyo
- Osaka
- Kyoto
Frequently Asked Questions
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