Honolulu, Hawaii

Where Is Area Code 808?

Area code 808 serves the entire state of Hawaii. It covers all major Hawaiian Islands, including Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau. Honolulu, the state capital, is the largest city in the 808 area code.

Area code 808 covers every county in Hawaii: Honolulu County, Hawaii County, Maui County, and Kauai County. Major communities in the 808 region include Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Kahului, Pearl City, Waipahu, Kaneohe, and Lihue. Because Hawaii uses one statewide area code, both urban and rural communities share 808.

Area code 808 includes many of Hawaii's best-known landmarks and natural features. These include Waikiki, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Haleakala, and the island chain of the Pacific Ocean. The area code serves a state made up entirely of islands, which makes it different from most mainland area codes.

History of Area Code 808

Area code 808 was established in 1957. The North American Numbering Plan assigned it to Hawaii after Hawaii's phone system had previously been part of area code 618. Hawaii became the 50th U.S. state in 1959, two years after 808 was put into use.

Area code 808 has not been split or overlaid with another area code. It remains the only area code for the entire state of Hawaii. That single-code system reflects Hawaii's relatively small population and its separate island geography within the United States.

Key Facts About Area Code 808

• Area code 808 is in the state of Hawaii, and Honolulu is the largest city in the area code.
• Area code 808 serves the entire state of Hawaii, not just Honolulu.
• Area code 808 is in the Hawaii-Aleutian Time Zone.
• Area code 808 was established in 1957.
• Area code 808 is a single statewide area code and has not been split or overlaid.
• The 2020 U.S. Census counted 1,455,271 people in Hawaii, which gives a current statewide population reference for area code 808.
• Area code 808 covers the University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu.
• Area code 808 includes major landmarks such as Pearl Harbor National Memorial and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 808 in?

Area code 808 is in Hawaii.

What major cities use area code 808?

Major cities and communities that use area code 808 include Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Kahului, Pearl City, Waipahu, Kaneohe, and Lihue.

Is area code 808 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 808 is a geographic area code for Hawaii.