Cities in area code 808
808 numbers are anchored to 6 rate centers across Hawaii. Each row shows how many active prefixes the locality holds — a direct measure of its numbering footprint.
Honolulu, Hilo, Wailuku, Lihue, Kaunakakai and Lanai City hold the largest prefix inventories. Each locality below links to its rate-center page with the full prefix list.
Metropolitan coverage: 1 rate centers belong to FCC top-100 metro areas.
Clock-wise the coverage is Hawaii-Aleutian.
A caller's real location can differ: numbers port between carriers and follow their owners when they move. Use the prefix tables to see where a specific number block was issued.
| Locality (rate center) | Active prefixes | Metro area | All codes serving it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 444 | Urban Honolulu, HI | 808 |
| Hilo | 100 | — | 808 |
| Wailuku | 72 | — | 808 |
| Lihue | 42 | — | 808 |
| Kaunakakai | 16 | — | 808 |
| Lanai City | 12 | — | 808 |
FAQ
What is the biggest city in area code 808?
Honolulu holds the most active prefixes (444), making it the code's largest numbering locality.
How many places does 808 cover?
6 rate centers in Hawaii hold active 808 prefixes, from Honolulu down to communities with a single prefix.
Does a 808 number guarantee the caller lives in one of these places?
No — the tables show where number blocks were issued. Porting and VoIP let people keep or acquire numbers anywhere.