Where is Area Code 096?
Area code 096 is published for Kumamoto numbering region in Japan.
It should be interpreted as a numbering-plan association, not a live geolocation result.
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096 Area Code in Japan
Kumamoto numbering region. This guide separates the geographic code or numbering range from country calling code +81 and explains domestic and international formats.
International prefix+81 96
Domestic: 096Geographic fixed line
Quick facts
096 Area Code Overview
CountryJapan
Country code+81
Domestic area code096
Code typeGeographic fixed line
Interpretation note
MIC lists NDC 96 as the geographic fixed-line area code for the Kumamoto region.
Coverage visualization
Area Code 096 Map
This schematic summarizes the published numbering association without inventing precise geographic boundaries.
096 · Japan
Kumamoto numbering region
What Time Zone is Area Code 096?
Japan Standard Time (JST), UTC+9 year-round
Asia/Tokyo: Calculated in your browser
Where a code spans several zones, confirm the destination city before calling.
History
Japan’s Telecommunications Bureau published a detailed national E.164 numbering plan through ITU and updated it in 2014. The plan lists hundreds of geographic fixed-line NDCs and keeps those resources separate from 050 IP-telephony numbers, 070/080/090 mobile or personal numbers, freephone and other non-geographic services.
MIC lists NDC 96 as the geographic fixed-line area code for the Kumamoto region.
Nearby Area Codes
“Nearby” means related entries in this country directory, not a guarantee of a shared physical border.
Top 5 Counties or Regions in Area Code 096
Administrative units and telephone zones are different entity types; the list reflects featured city associations only.
Top 50 Cities in Area Code 096
- Kumamoto — Kumamoto Prefecture
The directory includes verified or clearly qualified city associations and does not claim exhaustive coverage.
Network interpretation
Largest Telephone Carriers
Current operator and market-share data are dynamic. This page avoids assigning a specific number to a carrier from its area code alone.
Landline
Area code 096 is presented as a geographic fixed-line identifier. Consult Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Telecommunications Bureau for current allocation or licensing information.
Wireless
Wireless numbers commonly use separate ranges. Number portability prevents reliable current-carrier identification from a prefix alone.
Prefixes
+81+96+subscriber number
Domestic code: 096
International prefix: +81 96
Search by City:
- Kumamoto — Kumamoto Prefecture
By Number:
A number beginning +81 96 matches this numbering pattern. Keep the remaining subscriber digits intact. This directory does not perform reverse lookup or identify a private subscriber.
Listings by Region or State
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Common questions
096 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 096?
096 is published for Kumamoto numbering region in Japan.
How do I call area code 096 from abroad?
Use +81 96 followed by the subscriber number; remove the domestic trunk prefix where applicable.
Does area code 096 identify the current caller location?
No. It describes a numbering-plan association, while portability, forwarding and internet calling can separate a number from the caller’s current location.