Area Code 208: Idaho, Idaho
208 is a telephone area code serving Idaho. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 208 are located in Idaho, United States (NANP region: Statewide).
How to Dial Area Code 208
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 208 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 208 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 208 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 208 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 208 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 208 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 208
Calls to a 208 number ring in the America/Boise time zone, standard offset UTC-07:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Note: the northern Panhandle around Coeur d'Alene uses Pacific time, one hour behind.
Other Area Codes in Idaho
These codes also serve Idaho. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 986 | Statewide (overlay) |
See all 2 area codes in Idaho →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 208?
Area code 208 is in Idaho, United States. It covers Boise (statewide overlay).
What time zone is area code 208 in?
Area code 208 rings in the America/Boise time zone (UTC-07:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 208?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 208, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 208.
Is area code 208 toll-free?
No. 208 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.