608 Area Code
Wisconsin, USA
Local time now · Central Time
2:44 AM
Area code 608 is in Wisconsin, USA, serving Madison, Janesville, La Crosse and Beloit. It uses Central Time — the time there now is 2:44 AM. 353 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 1955.
| Area code | 608 |
|---|---|
| Location | Wisconsin, USA |
| Major cities | Madison, Janesville, La Crosse, Beloit, Sun Prairie, Manitowoc, Fitchburg, Middleton |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| Overlay codes | 353 |
| In service since | 1955 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit dialing permissible at service provider discretion. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 608?
Wisconsin, USA — including Madison, Janesville, La Crosse, Beloit and Sun Prairie.
What time zone is area code 608?
Central Time.
How do I call a 608 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 608 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 608 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 608 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 608 … .
Is a call from 608 a scam?
Not by itself — 608 is an ordinary geographic area code in Wisconsin. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.