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Area code 408

Area code 408 covers San Jose: West DA, California. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: California Major City: San Jose: West DA Pacific Time (PT) Overlay: 408/669
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 408?

Area code 408 is assigned to San Jose: West DA and the surrounding region in California. Calls to numbers that start with 408 are routed to this area.

Area code 408 shares its territory with 669. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Santa Clara County

Line types

  • Mobile 26.68%
  • Landline 73.32%
02 / MAP

Area code 408 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 San Jose: West DA

This area code is in the Pacific Time (PT) time zone.

Local timeSan Jose: West DA, CA--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call San Jose: West DA

WITHIN THE US408 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+1 408 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 408 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+1 408 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 408 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 408 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 408 555 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 408

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
61%
Verizon Business
8%
Lumen Technologies
7%
Sinch
6%
Bandwidth
3%
Others
14%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
33%
Verizon Wireless
31%
T-MOBILE USA
20%
USA Mobility
13%
33 Wireless
2%

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 408

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(408) 200 Landline San Jose: West DA TPx CommunicationsU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS
(408) 201 Landline Morgan Hill AT&TPACIFIC BELL (COMPETITIVE)
(408) 202 Mobile San Jose: North DA Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(408) 203 Mobile Sunnyvale AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
(408) 204 Mobile San Jose: North DA Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(408) 205 Mobile San Jose: North DA Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(408) 206 Mobile San Jose: North DA Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(408) 207 Landline San Jose: West DA TPx CommunicationsU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS
(408) 208 Mobile Morgan Hill Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
(408) 209 Mobile San Jose: North DA Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA

Showing 10 of 787 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 408

Where is area code 408 used?
Area code 408 serves San Jose: West DA and the surrounding area in California, including Santa Clara County.
What city is area code 408 from?
The main city of area code 408 is San Jose: West DA, CA.
What time zone is area code 408 in?
Area code 408 is in the Pacific Time (PT) time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
Is 408 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 669. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 408 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 408 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 408 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 408 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 408 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 408?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T 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 408 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 73.32% of the number blocks are landline, 26.68% mobile.
How do I save a 408 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 408 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 408?
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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