Area Code 2911 – Hokota, Ibaraki
The phone area code for Hokota, Ibaraki is 2911 (international format +812911). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Hokota, Ibaraki
Geographic Overview
The area code 0291 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Hokota and its surrounding areas within Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. This region is part of the Kanto Plain, located approximately 100 kilometers northeast of Tokyo. The code covers Hokota City and adjacent municipalities, including parts of Kashima and Namegata. The area is known for its agricultural production, particularly watermelons and sweet potatoes, as well as its proximity to the Pacific coast and the Kashima Industrial Zone.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in Hokota from within Japan, the trunk prefix 0 is dialed, followed by the area code 291 and the subscriber number. The full national format is 0-291-XX-XXXX, where the subscriber number typically consists of 6 digits. For example, a local number might be 0291-23-4567.
For international callers, the country code for Japan is +81. The leading 0 of the area code is dropped, resulting in the international format +81-291-XX-XXXX. Thus, the example above would be dialed as +81291234567 from outside Japan.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Hokota): In most cases, local calls within the same area code can be made using only the 6-digit subscriber number. However, some exchanges may require the full 10-digit national number (including the area code) for all calls. It is advisable to check with your service provider.
- Domestic long-distance callers (from other Japanese cities): Dial 0-291-XX-XXXX.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), then 81, then 291, followed by the subscriber number. Do not include the leading 0.
Administrative and Regulatory Notes
The 0291 area code is administered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) and allocated to Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East (NTT East). As of the latest numbering plan updates, there are no overlay codes planned for this region, meaning the 0291 code is unique to the area. Subscriber numbers are 6 digits long, and the total length of a national significant number (NSN) is 9 digits (excluding the trunk prefix).
This geographic code is used exclusively for fixed-line services, including PSTN and fixed VoIP services that are registered to a physical address in the area. Mobile numbers in Japan begin with 070, 080, or 090 and are not tied to geographic locations.