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Area code 608

Area code 608 covers Madison, Wisconsin. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Wisconsin Major City: Madison Central Time (CT) Overlay: 353/608
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 608?

Area code 608 is assigned to Madison and the surrounding region in Wisconsin. Calls to numbers that start with 608 are routed to this area.

Area code 608 shares its territory with 353. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Dane CountyRock CountyLa Crosse CountySauk CountyGrant CountyMonroe CountyVernon CountyColumbia CountyIowa CountyJuneau CountyGreen CountyLafayette CountyCrawford CountyRichland CountyTrempealeau CountyMarquette County

Line types

  • Mobile 28.75%
  • Landline 71.25%
02 / MAP

Area code 608 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 Madison

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

Local timeMadison, WI--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Madison

WITHIN THE US608 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+1 608 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 608 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+1 608 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 608 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 608 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 608 555 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 608

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
19%
Brightspeed
13%
Frontier Communications
10%
Sinch
9%
Lumen Technologies
7%
Others
42%

Mobile

UScellular
34%
Verizon Wireless
23%
AT&T Mobility
20%
T-MOBILE USA
12%
USA Mobility
4%
Others
6%

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 608

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(608) 200 Landline Beloit FractelFRACTEL, LLC
(608) 201 Mobile Janesville AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(608) 202 Mobile Janesville USA MobilityAMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLC
(608) 203 Landline Middleton TDS TelecomTDS METROCOM, LLC
(608) 204 Landline Madison TDS TelecomTDS METROCOM, LLC
(608) 205 Landline Stoughton TDS TelecomTDS METROCOM, LLC
(608) 206 Mobile Madison UScellularUNITED STATES CELLULAR - WI
(608) 207 Mobile Beloit T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(608) 208 Landline Janesville Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(608) 209 Mobile Madison T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.

Showing 10 of 786 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 608

Where is area code 608 used?
Area code 608 serves Madison and the surrounding area in Wisconsin, including Dane County, Rock County, La Crosse County, Sauk County, Grant County.
What city is area code 608 from?
The main city of area code 608 is Madison, WI.
What time zone is area code 608 in?
Area code 608 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 608 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 353. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 608 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 608 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 608 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 608 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 608 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 608?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to UScellular. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 608 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 71.25% of the number blocks are landline, 28.75% mobile.
How do I save a 608 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 608 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 608?
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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