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Area code 208

Area code 208 covers Boise, Idaho. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Idaho Major City: Boise Mountain Time (MT) Overlay: 208/986
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 208?

Area code 208 is assigned to Boise and the surrounding region in Idaho. Calls to numbers that start with 208 are routed to this area.

Area code 208 shares its territory with 986. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Ada CountyKootenai CountyBonneville CountyBannock CountyCanyon CountyJerome CountyNez Perce CountyLatah CountyCassia CountyBonner CountyBlaine County

Line types

  • Mobile 28.28%
  • Landline 71.72%
02 / MAP

Area code 208 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Boise

This area code is in the Mountain Time (MT) time zone.

Local timeBoise, ID--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Boise

WITHIN THE US208 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 208 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 208 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 208 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 208 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 208 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 208 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 208

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Lumen Technologies
42%
Ziply Fiber
17%
Sinch
11%
Verizon Business
5%
ALBION TELEPHONE CO. / ATC COMMUNICATIONS
2%
Others
24%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
46%
AT&T Mobility
26%
T-MOBILE USA
21%
INLAND CELLULAR
2%
BLACKFOOT COMMUNICATIONS
1%
Others
4%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 208

785 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(208) 200 Mobile Idaho Falls Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - ID
(208) 201 Mobile Idaho Falls AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
(208) 202 Landline Boise NusoNUSO, LLC
(208) 203 Landline Parma SinchONVOY, LLC - ID
(208) 204 Landline Melba BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ID
(208) 205 Landline Nampa Lumen TechnologiesQWEST CORPORATION
(208) 206 Mobile Idaho Falls T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(208) 207 Landline Boise Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(208) 208 Landline Post Falls SinchONVOY, LLC - ID
(208) 209 Landline Hayden Lake Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - ID

Showing 10 of 785 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 208

Where is area code 208 used?
Area code 208 serves Boise and the surrounding area in Idaho, including Ada County, Kootenai County, Bonneville County, Bannock County, Canyon County.
What city is area code 208 from?
The main city of area code 208 is Boise, ID.
What time zone is area code 208 in?
Area code 208 is in the Mountain Time (MT) time zone (America/Denver).
Is 208 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 986. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 208 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 208 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 208 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 208 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 208 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 208?
Most landline blocks belong to Lumen Technologies and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 208 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 71.72% of the number blocks are landline, 28.28% mobile.
How do I save a 208 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 208 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 208?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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