808 area code — Honolulu, HI geographic
- State
- Hawaii
- Major area
- Honolulu
- Time zone
- Hawaii-Aleutian
- In service since
- 1957-01-01
- Active prefixes
- 686
- Rate centers
- 6
- Carriers
- 34
- Projected exhaust
- 1Q 2032
Area code 808 is a geographic code serving Honolulu, Hawaii in the Hawaii-Aleutian time zone. It has been in service since January 1, 1957. Note that porting and VoIP mean a 808 number can be used from anywhere — the code marks where the number was assigned.
686 central-office prefixes are currently active in this code, spread across 34 code-holding carriers. Thousands-block pooling applies to 352 prefixes, so a single prefix can belong to several carriers. Its prefixes map to 6 distinct rate centers.
NANPA projects numbering capacity to exhaust in 1Q 2032.
Dialing: 10D locally (1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion.).
Among Hawaii codes, 808 stands out as the only area code serving Hawaii.
To check where a specific 808 number was issued, look up its six-digit prefix; to check who is actually calling, ignore the display and verify through an official callback number — caller ID is assertable and routinely spoofed.
Largest localities in 808
| Locality (rate center) | Active prefixes | Also served by |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 444 | — |
| Hilo | 100 | — |
| Wailuku | 72 | — |
| Lihue | 42 | — |
| Kaunakakai | 16 | — |
| Lanai City | 12 | — |
FAQ
Why am I getting spam calls from 808 numbers?
Scammers spoof recognizable area codes so calls look local or familiar. A displayed 808 number does not prove the call originated there — see our guide to spotting spoofed calls.
Where is a 808 number from?
808 is assigned to Honolulu and surrounding areas of Hawaii in the Hawaii-Aleutian time zone. The three digits after the area code (the prefix) narrow it down to a rate center.
Is 808 a toll-free number?
No. 808 is a geographic code; calls are billed like any other domestic call. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.