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308 Area Code
Area code 308 is in Nebraska, serving central and western Nebraska, including Grand Island, Kearney, North Platte and the Panhandle. It is in the Central Time zone (part of its territory observes Mountain Time).
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 308 area code?
308 is a Nebraska area code covering central and western Nebraska, including Grand Island, Kearney, North Platte and the Panhandle. In the wider directory it sits in the Midwest region.
Cities in the 308 area code
- Grand Island
- Kearney
- North Platte
- Scottsbluff
- Lexington
- Gering
- Alliance
- McCook
- Ogallala
- Sidney
- Holdrege
- Cozad
- Broken Bow
- Chadron
Counties served by 308
Hall County, Buffalo County, Lincoln County, Scotts Bluff County, Dawson County, Box Butte County, Red Willow County, Keith County, Cheyenne County and Phelps County.
Time zone note: Central in the east (Omaha, Lincoln); the Panhandle is Mountain.
Dialing 308
Grand Island, NE is currently served by the single area code 308, with no overlay. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
From outside the US, dial +1 308 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 308 area code
308 went into service on January 1, 1955. It serves Grand Island and the surrounding part of Nebraska. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 308 a scam or spam risk?
308 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 308 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Grand Island, NE or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
308 area code FAQ
Where is the 308 area code?
The 308 area code is in Nebraska, covering central and western Nebraska, including Grand Island, Kearney, North Platte and the Panhandle, in the Midwest region.
What cities are in the 308 area code?
Cities in the 308 area code include Grand Island, Kearney, North Platte, Scottsbluff, Lexington, Gering, Alliance, McCook, Ogallala and Sidney.
What time zone is 308 in?
308 is in the Central Time zone. Central in the east (Omaha, Lincoln); the Panhandle is Mountain.
When did the 308 area code start?
308 went into service on January 1, 1955.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 308?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 308 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 308 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.