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”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.

Most-complained 608 numbers:

• (608) 371-6666 — 37 complaints
• (608) 420-7222 — 10 complaints
• (608) 571-3751 — 9 complaints
• (608) 631-7727 — 8 complaints
• (608) 384-4436 — 7 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 and nearby cities including Janesville, Beloit, Fitchburg in Wisconsin, in the Central Time.

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.