Area Code 1336 – Ishikari, Hokkaido
The phone area code for Ishikari, Hokkaido is 1336 (international format +811336). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Ishikari, Hokkaido
Overview of Area Code 1336 (Ishikari, Hokkaido)
Area code 1336 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Japanese numbering plan, assigned to the city of Ishikari in Hokkaido Prefecture. It is part of the Hokkaido telephone area, which is served by multiple area codes depending on the specific municipality. The code 1336 specifically covers the urban and suburban zones of Ishikari, a coastal city located approximately 25 kilometers north of Sapporo, the prefectural capital. This area code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, including traditional landlines and some VoIP services that are assigned geographic numbers.
Ishikari is known for its fishing industry and scenic coastline, and it serves as a residential and commercial hub for the northern Sapporo metropolitan area. The city is divided into several districts, all of which fall under the 1336 code. The numbering area also includes the nearby town of Tōbetsu, which is part of the same telephone exchange area.
Dialing Formats
When calling a number in Ishikari from within Japan, you must dial the area code (including the leading zero) followed by the subscriber number. The full national number is 11 digits long, including the leading zero. For example, if the subscriber number is 123-4567, the national dialing format is: 01336-123-4567.
For international callers, the format is: +81 1336 123 4567. The leading zero is omitted, and the country code +81 is used. The area code 1336 is not an overlay; it is the sole code for this geographic region.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within the 1336 area can dial the subscriber number without the area code if they are in the same exchange area. However, for clarity and to avoid errors, it is recommended to always use the full national format. Callers from other parts of Japan must dial 01336 followed by the subscriber number. International callers should use the +81 country code, then 1336 (without the leading zero), and then the subscriber number.
Note that some VoIP services may require the area code even for local calls, depending on the service provider. Always check with your carrier for specific dialing instructions.