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808 Area Code
Area code 808 is in Hawaii, serving the entire state of Hawaii, all islands. It is in the Hawaii–Aleutian Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 808 area code?
808 is a Hawaii area code covering the entire state of Hawaii, all islands. In the wider directory it sits in the West region.
Cities in the 808 area code
- Honolulu
- Hilo
- Kailua
- Pearl City
- Waipahu
- Kapolei
- Mililani
- Kahului
- Kihei
- Kailua-Kona
- Lihue
- Wailuku
Counties served by 808
Honolulu County, Hawaii County, Maui County, Kauai County and Kalawao County.
Dialing 808
Honolulu, HI is currently served by the single area code 808, 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 +1 808 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 808 area code
808 went into service on January 1, 1957. It serves Honolulu and the surrounding part of Hawaii. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 808 a scam or spam risk?
808 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 808 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Honolulu, HI or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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See every code in Hawaii, compare codes across the West region, or view all Hawaii–Aleutian Time codes. You can also browse the 8XX block or the complete numeric list of US area codes.
New to how this all works? Start with how area codes work, then read up on overlays, 10-digit dialing, and spam & scam-risk codes. To check another number, use the area code lookup tool.
Quick answers
808 area code FAQ
Where is the 808 area code?
The 808 area code is in Hawaii, covering the entire state of Hawaii, all islands, in the West region.
What cities are in the 808 area code?
Cities in the 808 area code include Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua, Pearl City, Waipahu, Kapolei, Mililani, Kahului, Kihei and Kailua-Kona.
What time zone is 808 in?
808 is in the Hawaii–Aleutian Time zone.
When did the 808 area code start?
808 went into service on January 1, 1957.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 808?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 808 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 808 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.