Area Code 908

FTC complaints involving 908 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 908 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 908 numbers:

• (908) 829-0335 — 93 complaints
• (908) 452-8251 — 23 complaints
• (908) 892-5643 — 19 complaints
• (908) 461-8188 — 12 complaints
• (908) 215-5773 — 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 908?

Area code 908 covers Elizabeth and nearby cities including Union City, Linden, Cranford in New Jersey, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 908?

Area code 908 serves Elizabeth, Union City, Linden, Cranford, Hillside, and 5 other communities in New Jersey.

What time zone is area code 908 in?

Area code 908 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 908 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 908 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 908 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 908 a scam?

A 908 number is geographically tied to New Jersey, 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 908 a country code?

No. 908 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 908 number written for international dialing looks like +1 908 followed by the 7-digit local number.