Area Code 1452 – Hayakita, Hokkaido

Overview of Area Code 1452

Area code 1452 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Hayakita (早来町), located in the Iburi Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. This code is part of the Japanese telephone numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The area code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the Hayakita exchange area, which is now administratively part of the city of Abira (安平町) following municipal mergers in 2006. The code covers the former town of Hayakita and its surrounding districts, including residential and business lines.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 1452 area code serves the Hayakita region, which is situated in the southern part of Hokkaido, approximately 30 kilometers east of Tomakomai and 70 kilometers south of Sapporo. The area is primarily rural, with agriculture and light manufacturing as key economic activities. The administrative jurisdiction falls under Abira Town, which also includes the former town of Oiwake (which uses a different area code, 1456). The Hayakita exchange is one of several in the greater Tomakomai area, but it maintains its own distinct numbering allocation.

Dialing Formats and Procedures

For local callers within the Hayakita area, the area code is often omitted when dialing within the same exchange, but for calls from outside the area, the full national format is required: 0-1452-XXXXXX (where X is the subscriber number). For international callers, the format is +81-1452-XXXXXX (or +81 1452 XXXXXX). Note that the leading '0' is dropped when dialing from abroad. For example, a local number might be 0-1452-34-5678, which would be dialed as +81 1452 34 5678 from overseas.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T and MIC (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications) data, there is no overlay code for the 1452 area. The area code is not subject to number pooling or permissive dialing phases. However, users should be aware that Japan has introduced 10-digit dialing for some services, but for geographic codes, the standard format remains 10 digits (including the leading 0). For callers within Japan, the area code is essential when dialing from a different region, and the subscriber number length is typically 6 digits, making the total national number 10 digits (0-1452-XXXXXX).

Caller Instructions

Local callers within the Hayakita exchange can dial the 6-digit subscriber number directly without the area code. Domestic callers from other parts of Japan must dial the full national number: 0-1452-XXXXXX. International callers must use the country code +81, followed by the area code without the leading zero, and then the subscriber number: +81-1452-XXXXXX. It is important to note that when calling from a mobile phone in Japan, the same national format applies, but the call will be routed as a geographic call, and charges may vary depending on the caller's plan.

Additional Notes

Hayakita is served by NTT East (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corporation), which is the primary fixed-line carrier. Alternative carriers may offer services in the area, but the numbering plan remains the same. For emergency services, callers should dial 110 (police) or 119 (fire/ambulance), which are independent of the area code. For directory assistance, dial 104. The area code 1452 is not to be confused with other Hokkaido codes such as 1456 (Oiwake) or 144 (Tomakomai).