Area Code 208

FTC complaints involving 208 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 208 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.

Most-complained 208 numbers:

• (208) 205-8876 — 369 complaints
• (208) 719-3262 — 16 complaints
• (208) 719-3266 — 11 complaints
• (208) 897-3573 — 10 complaints
• (208) 719-3261 — 9 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 208?

Area code 208 covers Boise and nearby cities including Nampa, Meridian, Idaho Falls in Idaho, in the Mountain & Pacific Time.

What cities use area code 208?

Area code 208 serves Boise, Nampa, Meridian, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, and 5 other communities in Idaho.

What time zone is area code 208 in?

Area code 208 is in the Mountain & Pacific Time (America/Denver).

How do you dial a 208 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 208 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 208 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 208 a scam?

A 208 number is geographically tied to Idaho, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 208 a country code?

No. 208 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 208 number written for international dialing looks like +1 208 followed by the 7-digit local number.