808 Area Code
Hawaii, USA
Local time now · Hawaii–Aleutian Time
9:44 PM
Area code 808 is in Hawaii, USA, serving Honolulu, East Honolulu, Pearl City and Hilo. It uses Hawaii–Aleutian Time — the time there now is 9:44 PM. In service since 1957.
| Area code | 808 |
|---|---|
| Location | Hawaii, USA |
| Major cities | Honolulu, East Honolulu, Pearl City, Hilo, Waipahu, Kailua, Kaneohe, Kahului |
| Time zone | Hawaii–Aleutian Time |
| In service since | 1957 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 808?
Hawaii, USA — including Honolulu, East Honolulu, Pearl City, Hilo and Waipahu.
What time zone is area code 808?
Hawaii–Aleutian Time.
How do I call a 808 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 808 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 808 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 808 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 808 … .
Is a call from 808 a scam?
Not by itself — 808 is an ordinary geographic area code in Hawaii. 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.