Area Code 608

FTC complaints involving 608 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 608 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Dropped call or no message”.

Most-complained 608 numbers:

• (608) 371-6666 — 23 complaints
• (608) 571-3751 — 9 complaints
• (608) 814-3740 — 9 complaints
• (608) 420-7222 — 8 complaints
• (608) 270-8876 — 8 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 608?

Area code 608 covers Madison, Wisconsin (Central Time) and nearby Janesville, Beloit and Fitchburg; overlay 353 shares the same area.

What cities use area code 608?

Area code 608 serves Madison, Janesville, Beloit, Fitchburg, North La Crosse, and 1 other communities in Wisconsin.

What time zone is area code 608 in?

Area code 608 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).

How do you dial a 608 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 608 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 608 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 608 a scam?

A 608 number is geographically tied to Wisconsin, 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 608 a country code?

No. 608 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 608 number written for international dialing looks like +1 608 followed by the 7-digit local number.