Area Code 408

FTC complaints involving 408 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 408 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “No Subject Provided”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.

Most-complained 408 numbers:

• (408) 772-9722 — 17 complaints
• (408) 772-9711 — 12 complaints
• (408) 252-1134 — 10 complaints
• (408) 709-1622 — 9 complaints
• (408) 762-6935 — 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 408?

Area code 408 covers San Jose, California (Pacific Time) and nearby Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and Milpitas; overlay 669 shares the same area.

What cities use area code 408?

Area code 408 serves San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Gilroy, and 4 other communities in California.

What time zone is area code 408 in?

Area code 408 is in the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).

How do you dial a 408 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 408 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 408 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 408 a scam?

A 408 number is geographically tied to California, 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 408 a country code?

No. 408 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 408 number written for international dialing looks like +1 408 followed by the 7-digit local number.