Area code 808 is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for the Hawaiian Islands, comprising the windward and the leeward islands. It is the only area code that serves the entire state of Hawaii. The area code also serves Wake Island. Prior to October 2021, area code 808 had telephone numbers assigned for the central office code 988. In 2020, 988 was designated as a nationwide three-digit dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This created a conflict for Hawaiis exchanges, all of which permitted seven-digit dialing. Therefore, area code 808 transitioned to ten-digit dialing on October 24, 2021.

Some of the main locations covered by area code 808 include Honolulu, Pearl City, and Hilo. The current time for places served by area code 808 is Hawaii Standard Time Zone. If you have a business and want to expand in Hawaii, purchasing a Honolulu area code can be an asset. Area code 808 encompasses Honolulu and the entire Hawaiian islands, meaning your business will have access to over 1.3 million people in the state.