Area Code 808

FTC complaints involving 808 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 808 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”, “Dropped call or no message”.

Most-complained 808 numbers:

• (808) 726-2583 — 18 complaints
• (808) 385-9870 — 10 complaints
• (808) 229-4150 — 8 complaints
• (808) 229-4106 — 8 complaints
• (808) 216-7864 — 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 808?

Area code 808 covers Honolulu and nearby cities including Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona in Hawaii, in the Hawaii Time.

What cities use area code 808?

Area code 808 serves Honolulu, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Kāne‘ohe, and 4 other communities in Hawaii.

What time zone is area code 808 in?

Area code 808 is in the Hawaii Time (Pacific/Honolulu).

How do you dial a 808 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 808 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 808 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 808 a scam?

A 808 number is geographically tied to Hawaii, 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 808 a country code?

No. 808 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 808 number written for international dialing looks like +1 808 followed by the 7-digit local number.