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Area code 308

Area code 308 covers Grand Island, Nebraska. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Nebraska Major City: Grand Island Central Time (CT) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 308?

Area code 308 is assigned to Grand Island and the surrounding region in Nebraska. Calls to numbers that start with 308 are routed to this area.

Area code 308 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Hall CountyBuffalo CountyScotts Bluff CountyLincoln CountyDawson CountyCuster CountyFurnas CountyMerrick CountyRed Willow CountyCheyenne CountyHarlan CountyKeith CountyDeuel CountyHoward CountyKearney CountyPhelps County

Line types

  • Mobile 34.71%
  • Landline 65.29%
02 / MAP

Area code 308 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 Grand Island

This area code is in the Central Time (CT) time zone.

Local timeGrand Island, NE--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Grand Island

WITHIN THE US308 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+1 308 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 308 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+1 308 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 308 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 308 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 308 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

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

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 308

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Lumen Technologies
33%
Great Plains Communications
10%
Frontier Communications
9%
Consolidated Communications
8%
Spectrum
6%
Others
35%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
36%
Verizon Wireless
34%
N.E. COLORADO CELLULAR
11%
UScellular
11%
T-Mobile USA
5%
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 308

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(308) 200 Landline McCook Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NE
(308) 201 Mobile Ericson Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NE
(308) 202 Mobile Arcadia Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NE
(308) 203 Landline Sidney SpectrumCHARTER IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC
(308) 204 Mobile North Julesburg AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(308) 205 Landline Elwood Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - NE
(308) 206 Mobile Kearney T-Mobile USAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(308) 207 Mobile Chadron N.E. COLORADO CELLULARN.E. COLORADO CELLULAR, INC.
(308) 208 Mobile North Platte AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(308) 209 Mobile Arthur AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL

Showing 10 of 461 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 308

Where is area code 308 used?
Area code 308 serves Grand Island and the surrounding area in Nebraska, including Hall County, Buffalo County, Scotts Bluff County, Lincoln County, Dawson County.
What city is area code 308 from?
The main city of area code 308 is Grand Island, NE.
What time zone is area code 308 in?
Area code 308 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 308 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 308 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 308 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 308 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 308 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 308 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 308 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 308?
Most landline blocks belong to Lumen Technologies and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 308 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 65.29% of the number blocks are landline, 34.71% mobile.
How do I save a 308 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 308 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 308?
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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