What area code is 808?
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808 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 808
Statewide Hawaii6 communities on record for 808.
Where 808 sits on the map
No overlayCoverage area
About the 808 region
808 covers Statewide Hawaii in Hawaii, including Kailua, Mililani, Haleiwa, Hilo and Kahului. The code has been in service since 1957.
808 currently has no overlay, so its territory keeps a single, unshared code.
Who called me from 808?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 808 does not prove the caller is really in the 808 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 808 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 808?+–
808 is a telephone area code serving Statewide Hawaii in Hawaii, United States, in service since 1957.
Where is area code 808 located?+–
It covers Kailua, Mililani, Haleiwa, Hilo and Kahului in Hawaii.
What cities are in area code 808?+–
Major communities on record include Kailua, Mililani, Haleiwa, Hilo and Kahului, among others. The code's territory spans the Statewide Hawaii region of Hawaii.
What time zone is 808?+–
808 observes Hawaii (HST, no DST), which is UTC−10 and does not observe daylight saving time.
When did area code 808 start?+–
808 entered service in 1957.
Is 808 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 808 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 808 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 808 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 808 number regardless of where you physically live.