Area code 808

Q: Where is area code 808 used?

Area code 808 serves Honolulu and the surrounding area in Hawaii, including Honolulu County, Hawaii County, Maui County, Kauai County.

Q: What city is area code 808 from?

The main city of area code 808 is Honolulu, HI.

Q: What time zone is area code 808 in?

Area code 808 is in the Hawaii Time (HST) time zone (Pacific/Honolulu).

Q: How do I call a number with area code 808 from the United States?

Dial the 10 digits: 808 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.

Q: How do I call a 808 number from another country?

Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 808 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 808 XXX XXXX.

Q: Which carriers use area code 808?

Most landline blocks belong to Hawaiian Telcom and most mobile blocks to T-MOBILE USA. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.

Q: Is area code 808 for landlines, mobiles or both?

Both. About 69.43% of the number blocks are landline, 30.42% mobile.

Q: How do I save a 808 number in WhatsApp or my phone?

Save it in international format: +1 808 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.

01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 808?

Area code 808 is assigned to Honolulu and the surrounding region in Hawaii. Calls to numbers that start with 808 are routed to this area.

Area code 808 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Honolulu CountyHawaii CountyMaui CountyKauai County

Line types

Mobile 30.42%
Landline 69.43%

02 / MAP

Area code 808 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 Honolulu

This area code is in the Hawaii Time (HST) time zone.

Local timeHonolulu, HI--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Honolulu

WITHIN THE US808 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+1 808 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 808 XXX XXXX

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

Call type	Traditional landline	Mobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)	10 digits	10 digits
US long distance	1 + 10 digits	10 digits
Emergency	911	911

🌐Universal+1 808 555 0123

🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 808 555 0123

🇦🇺Australia0011 1 808 555 0123

🇯🇵Japan010 1 808 555 0123

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 808

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Hawaiian Telcom

66%

Lumen Technologies

Verizon Business

Sinch

AT&T

Others

14%

Mobile

T-MOBILE USA

34%

Verizon Wireless

25%

AT&T Mobility

25%

USA Mobility

11%

Sinch

Others

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 808

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

Prefix	Type	City	Carrier
(808) 200	Landline	Honolulu	SpectrumTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC
(808) 201	Landline	Honolulu	SinchONVOY, LLC - HI
(808) 202	Landline	Honolulu	SinchONVOY, LLC - HI
(808) 203	Landline	Honolulu	Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 TELECOM OF HAWAII, LP - HI
(808) 204	Landline	Honolulu	TelnyxTELNYX LLC
(808) 205	Mobile	Wailuku	T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.
(808) 206	Landline	Honolulu	Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(808) 207	Landline	Honolulu	AirusAIRUS, INC. - HI
(808) 208	Mobile	Honolulu	Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - HI
(808) 209	Mobile	Hilo	Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - HI

Showing 10 of 687 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 808

Where is area code 808 used?

Area code 808 serves Honolulu and the surrounding area in Hawaii, including Honolulu County, Hawaii County, Maui County, Kauai County.

What city is area code 808 from?

The main city of area code 808 is Honolulu, HI.

What time zone is area code 808 in?

Area code 808 is in the Hawaii Time (HST) time zone (Pacific/Honolulu).

Is 808 an overlay area code?

No. Area code 808 is not currently part of an overlay.

How do I call a number with area code 808 from the United States?

Dial the 10 digits: 808 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.

How do I call a 808 number from another country?

Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 808 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 808 XXX XXXX.

Which carriers use area code 808?

Most landline blocks belong to Hawaiian Telcom and most mobile blocks to T-MOBILE USA. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.

Is area code 808 for landlines, mobiles or both?

Both. About 69.43% of the number blocks are landline, 30.42% mobile.

How do I save a 808 number in WhatsApp or my phone?

Save it in international format: +1 808 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.

Is it safe to answer calls from area code 808?

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.

KEEP EXPLORING

Where is area code 808?

Counties covered

Line types

Area code 808 on the map

Current time in Honolulu

How to call Honolulu

Learn more about that number.

Carriers in area code 808

Landline

Mobile

Complete list of prefixes for area code 808

Frequently asked questions about area code 808

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