908 area code
Elizabeth area, Eastern Time.Area code 908 covers Elizabeth, Somerville, Plainfield and 35 more places in New Jersey, on Eastern Time.
Right now in Elizabeth
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM (the federal rule)
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Where 908 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 908 has 38. Each one's share is how many 908 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ.
- Elizabeth13%
- Somerville11%
- Plainfield7%
- Cranford6%
- Summit6%
- Unionville (Union)5%
- Bernardsville4%
- Linden4%
- Clinton4%
- Westfield4%
- Millington3%
- Peapack3%
Also: Hackettstown, Phillipsburg, Fanwood, Roselle, Washington, Belle Mead, Flemington, Neshanic, Milford, Hampton, Lebanon, Whitehouse + 14 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 908 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every 908 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 908Every 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 908 area code
908 went into service on November 1, 1990, split off from 201, and 732 was later split off from it. Local calls take all 10 digits.
- 1990908 starts
- 1997732 split off
Source: NANPA area code database
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908 area code FAQ
What area code is 908?
908 is a New Jersey area code for Elizabeth, Somerville, Plainfield, Cranford and 34 more places.
What time zone is the 908 area code in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 908 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
When did the 908 area code start?
On November 1, 1990. It was split from 201.
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