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Area Code 208 Location & Details

State / Region: Idaho • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Boise City, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Coeur D'alene, Twin Falls, Post Falls, Rexburg

Standard Dial Format
+1 (208) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 208?
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Country Territory
United States
208 Area Code Time Zone
Mountain / Pacific
208 Overlay Codes
986

Area Code 208 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Idaho (Mountain / Pacific Timezone)

Lat: 44.07° • Lng: -114.86°
📍 Geographic Center: IdahoMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 208 Located?

Telephone area code 208 is assigned to Idaho in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Boise City, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Coeur D'alene, Twin Falls, Post Falls, Rexburg.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:208 serves Idaho (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 208, standard 10-digit dialing (208) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 208?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 208? Here is how to trace who is calling from 208 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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How to Call Area Code 208 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 208, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (208) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 208 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 208 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 208

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-208 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 208 Pop
Boise CityAda County238,42917.8%
MeridianAda County142,98810.7%
NampaCanyon County120,3849.0%
CaldwellCanyon County76,6295.7%
Idaho FallsJefferson County71,7855.4%
PocatelloBannock County58,7714.4%
Coeur D'aleneKootenai County58,1794.3%
Twin FallsJerome County56,2164.2%
Post FallsKootenai County46,7153.5%
RexburgMadison County40,3343.0%
LewistonNez Perce County34,7172.6%
EagleAda County34,6582.6%
KunaAda County31,5252.4%
MoscowLatah County26,7212.0%
StarCanyon County20,8741.6%
AmmonBonneville County20,1191.5%
HaydenKootenai County17,3631.3%
ChubbuckBingham County16,8231.3%
Mountain HomeElmore County16,7791.3%
JeromeJerome County13,7311.0%

Counties Covered by Area Code 208

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Idaho

County NameTotal Population% of 208 Area% of County
Ada County535,22534.3%86%
Canyon County267,44417.4%87%
Kootenai County188,39810.1%72%
Jerome County26,2885.6%100%
Jefferson County34,8565.4%100%
Bannock County90,9694.4%65%
Madison County54,9483.7%91%
Nez Perce County42,8942.6%81%
Bingham County50,9662.6%70%
Latah County41,7382.0%64%
Bonneville County133,7931.7%17%
Elmore County29,5751.3%57%
Cassia County26,2101.2%62%
Payette County27,6791.2%58%
Bonner County53,6500.8%20%
Blaine County25,7010.7%39%
Gem County21,4500.7%41%
Minidoka County22,7270.5%28%
Washington County11,4920.5%54%
Franklin County15,6620.5%39%
Gooding County16,3990.5%42%
Lewis County3,7130.5%100%
Twin Falls County96,4670.4%5%
Power County8,3330.4%57%
Adams County5,0100.3%82%
Camas County1,2870.3%100%
Lemhi County8,4080.2%39%
Caribou County7,2220.2%44%

☎️Area Code 208 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 800 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

63% Landline28% Wireless9% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(208) 200-📱WirelessIDAHOFALLSCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IDN/A
(208) 201-📱WirelessIDAHOFALLSNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC09/30/2003
(208) 202-📞LandlineBOISENUSO, LLC02/01/2018
(208) 203-💻VoIPPARMAONVOY, LLC - ID05/23/2019
(208) 204-💻VoIPMELBABANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ID09/24/2018
(208) 205-📞LandlineNAMPAQWEST CORPORATION04/08/2016
(208) 206-📱WirelessIDAHOFALLST-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(208) 207-📞LandlineBOISEPAETEC ITEL, LLC05/22/2019
(208) 208-💻VoIPPOST FALLSONVOY, LLC - ID06/18/2024
(208) 209-📞LandlineHAYDENLAKEMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - IDN/A
(208) 210-📞LandlineCOERDALENETELNYX LLC11/25/2019
(208) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(208) 212-📱WirelessTWIN FALLSCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IDN/A
(208) 213-📞LandlineALBENITELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - ID03/04/2019
(208) 214-📞LandlineHARRISONTELNYX LLCN/A
(208) 215-💻VoIPCOERDALENEONVOY, LLC - ID05/04/2004
(208) 216-📞LandlineBAYVIEWMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC11/15/2012
(208) 217-📱WirelessSANDPOINTCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - ID07/24/2015
(208) 218-📞LandlineBRUNEAUCENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC06/27/2014
(208) 219-📱WirelessBURLEYT-MOBILE USA, INC.08/17/2001
(208) 220-📱WirelessPOCATELLOCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IDN/A
(208) 221-📱WirelessPOCATELLOCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IDN/A
(208) 222-📞LandlineLAKEVIEWMIDVALE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE, INC.N/A
(208) 223-📱WirelessPOCATELLOCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IDN/A
(208) 224-📞LandlineLEONINLAND TEL CON/A
(208) 225-📞LandlineTYGEE VLYQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(208) 226-📞LandlinePOCATELLOQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(208) 227-📞LandlineIDAHOFALLSQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(208) 228-📞LandlineRIGBYQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(208) 229-📞LandlineBOISEMILLENNIUM NETWORKS, LLC - IDN/A
(208) 230-📱WirelessPAYETTET-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(208) 231-📞LandlineSETTERSZIPLY FIBER NORTHWEST, LLC DBA ZIPLY FIBERN/A
(208) 232-📞LandlinePOCATELLOQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(208) 233-📞LandlinePOCATELLOQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(208) 234-📞LandlinePOCATELLOQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(208) 235-📞LandlinePOCATELLOQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(208) 236-📞LandlinePOCATELLOQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(208) 237-📞LandlinePOCATELLOQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(208) 238-📞LandlinePOCATELLOQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(208) 239-📞LandlinePOCATELLOQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(208) 240-📱WirelessPOCATELLOCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IDN/A
(208) 241-📱WirelessPOCATELLOCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IDN/A
(208) 242-📞LandlinePOCATELLOQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(208) 243-📱WirelessIDAHOFALLST-MOBILE USA, INC.04/10/2001
(208) 244-📱WirelessPOCATELLOCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - IDN/A
(208) 245-📞LandlineST MARIESZIPLY FIBER NORTHWEST, LLC DBA ZIPLY FIBERN/A
(208) 246-📞LandlineBOISEELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE LLC DBA ALLSTREAMN/A
(208) 247-💻VoIPBOISEONVOY, LLC - IDN/A
(208) 248-💻VoIPBOISEONVOY, LLC - IDN/A
(208) 249-📱WirelessNAMPANEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 208

Where is area code 208 located?

Area code 208 is located in Idaho (United States), serving cities like Boise City, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Coeur D'alene, Twin Falls, Post Falls, Rexburg.

What timezone is area code 208?

Area code 208 operates in the Mountain / Pacific timezone.

What state is area code 208?

Area code 208 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Idaho.

Is area code 208 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 208 is an official geographic area code for Idaho. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Idaho

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 208.

986
Mountain / Pacific
Area Code 986
Boise City, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Coeur D'alene, Twin Falls, Post Falls, Rexburg