The area code 808 is located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Area code 808 is the single, statewide area code for Honolulu, Hawaii, and every island in the Aloha State. It covers Oahu—home to the capital city of Honolulu, Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, and Pearl Harbor—along with Maui, Kauai, the Island of Hawaii (Big Island), Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, and Kahoʻolawe. First established in 1957 under the North American Numbering Plan, 808 has remained unchanged, making it one of the few long-standing statewide area codes in the United States.
Major cities and communities served by area code 808 include:
Hawaii phone numbers in 808 use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST, UTC−10:00), and the state does not observe Daylight Saving Time. For international dialing, use +1 808 before the local number, the same as other U.S. area codes. There is currently no overlay for 808, so the entire state shares the same code. The number “808” is also widely recognized in local culture and branding, making it a familiar shorthand for Hawaii.
Statistic: 10-digit dialing became mandatory statewide on October 24, 2021 (FCC).
From historic landmarks like the Pearl Harbor National Memorial to natural wonders such as Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Haleakalā, area code 808 connects visitors and residents across the islands. Whether you’re calling a business in downtown Honolulu or a resort in Maui, 808 identifies the call as coming from—or going to—Hawaii. It’s a simple code with a big reach, linking all of the islands under one recognizable number.