808 area code
Where the 808 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 808 number from anywhere.
The 808 area code is in Hilo, Hawaii, United States ((UTC-10)). To call from abroad: +1 808 555-0123.
The 808 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Hilo, Hawaii. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1957 and sits in the (UTC-10) time zone.
How to dial a 808 number
+1 808 555-01231 808 555-0123808 555-0123Cities in the 808 area code
A 808 number is usually in one of these places in Hawaii — 3 counties.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the 808 area code?
The 808 area code is in Hilo, Hawaii, United States ((UTC-10)).
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 808?
Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.
How do I call a 808 number from another country?
Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 808, then the number: +1 808 555-0123.
Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 808 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.
Number holders in area code 808
Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 710 prefixes are in use in 808, shared by 38 companies. The largest holders:
| Company | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Telcom, Inc. | 309 | 44% |
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 72 | 10% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC | 55 | 8% |
| Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless | 54 | 8% |
| Level 3 Telecom Of Hawaii, LP | 24 | 3% |
| Spok, Inc. | 23 | 3% |
Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.
Complaints about 808 numbers
- Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
- 170
- Recorded messages or robocalls
- 56%
- Rank among area codes
- #344 of 670
- Most reported subjects
- Other (51)
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (43)
- Dropped call or no message (27)
Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.
Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).
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