808 area code
Honolulu area, Hawaii Time.Area code 808 covers Honolulu, Hilo, Wailuku and 3 more places in Hawaii, on Hawaii Time.
Right now in Honolulu
Hawaii Time (HST, UTC-10, all year)
Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM (the federal rule)
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Where 808 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 808 has 6. Each one's share is how many 808 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Urban Honolulu, HI.
- Honolulu65%
- Hilo15%
- Wailuku10%
- Lihue6%
- Kaunakakai2%
Also: Lanai City
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call an 808 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every 808 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 808Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 808 area code
808 went into service on January 1, 1957. Local calls take all 10 digits.
- 1957808 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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808 area code FAQ
What area code is 808?
808 is a Hawaii area code for Honolulu, Hilo, Wailuku, Lihue and 2 more places.
What time zone is the 808 area code in?
Hawaii Time (HST, UTC-10, all year).
What are the calling hours for 808 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
When did the 808 area code start?
On January 1, 1957.
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