908 Area Code
New Jersey, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:45 AM
Area code 908 is in New Jersey, USA, serving Elizabeth, Union, Plainfield and Linden. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:45 AM. In service since 1990.
| Area code | 908 |
|---|---|
| Location | New Jersey, USA |
| Major cities | Elizabeth, Union, Plainfield, Linden, Westfield, Scotch Plains, Cranford, Summit |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service since | 1990 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 908?
New Jersey, USA — including Elizabeth, Union, Plainfield, Linden and Westfield.
What time zone is area code 908?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 908 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 908 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 908 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 908 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 908 … .
Is a call from 908 a scam?
Not by itself — 908 is an ordinary geographic area code in New Jersey. 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.