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Area Code 408 Location & Details

State / Region: California • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Gilroy, Cupertino, Morgan Hill, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga

Standard Dial Format
+1 (408) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 408?
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Country Territory
United States
408 Area Code Time Zone
Pacific
408 Overlay Codes
669

Area Code 408 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for California (Pacific Timezone)

Lat: 37.27° • Lng: -121.90°
📍 Geographic Center: CaliforniaMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 408 Located?

Telephone area code 408 is assigned to California in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Gilroy, Cupertino, Morgan Hill, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:408 serves California (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 408, standard 10-digit dialing (408) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 408?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 408? Here is how to trace who is calling from 408 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

1.
Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

Legitimate contacts usually leave a detailed voicemail or caller ID record.

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Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

Robocallers often fake incoming caller ID numbers using your local 408 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 408 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 408, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (408) + 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 + 408 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 408 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 408

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-408 calling area

11 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 408 Pop
San JoseSanta Clara County989,81460.6%
SunnyvaleAlameda County156,5779.6%
Santa ClaraAlameda County133,4468.2%
MilpitasAlameda County78,5964.8%
GilroySanta Clara County60,7643.7%
CupertinoSanta Cruz County58,3333.6%
Morgan HillSanta Clara County45,6252.8%
CampbellSanta Clara County42,4902.6%
Los GatosSanta Cruz County32,5762.0%
SaratogaSanta Cruz County30,4181.9%
Monte SerenoSanta Cruz County3,5660.2%

Counties Covered by Area Code 408

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across California

County NameTotal Population% of 408 Area% of County
Santa Clara County1,907,91069.8%60%
Alameda County1,636,62422.6%23%
Santa Cruz County261,4177.7%48%

☎️Area Code 408 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

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

67% Landline25% Wireless8% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(408) 200-📞LandlineSNJS WESTU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONSN/A
(408) 201-📞LandlineMORGANHILLPACIFIC BELL (COMPETITIVE)N/A
(408) 202-📱WirelessSNJS NORTHCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(408) 203-📱WirelessSUNNYVALENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(408) 204-📱WirelessSNJS NORTHCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(408) 205-📱WirelessSNJS NORTHCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(408) 206-📱WirelessSNJS NORTHCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(408) 207-📞LandlineSNJS WESTU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONSN/A
(408) 208-📱WirelessMORGANHILLCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA12/17/2024
(408) 209-📱WirelessSNJS NORTHCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(408) 210-📱WirelessSNJS WESTT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(408) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(408) 212-📞LandlineSUNNYVALEMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCN/A
(408) 213-📞LandlineSNJS WESTMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCN/A
(408) 214-💻VoIPSAN MARTINBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA08/04/2011
(408) 215-📞LandlineSUNNYVALEMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - CAN/A
(408) 216-📞LandlineSNJS WESTMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - CA05/11/2001
(408) 217-📞LandlineSNJS WESTLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CA11/28/2007
(408) 218-📱WirelessSNJS WESTNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(408) 219-📱WirelessSNJS WESTNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(408) 220-📞LandlineSUNNYVALEMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCN/A
(408) 221-📱WirelessSNJS WESTNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(408) 222-📞LandlineSUNNYVALEMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCN/A
(408) 223-📞LandlineSNJS SOUTHPACIFIC BELLN/A
(408) 224-📞LandlineSNJS SOUTHPACIFIC BELLN/A
(408) 225-📞LandlineSNJS SOUTHPACIFIC BELLN/A
(408) 226-📞LandlineSNJS SOUTHPACIFIC BELLN/A
(408) 227-📞LandlineSNJS SOUTHPACIFIC BELLN/A
(408) 228-📞LandlineSNJS NORTHMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLCN/A
(408) 229-📞LandlineSNJS SOUTHPACIFIC BELLN/A
(408) 230-📱WirelessSUNNYVALET-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(408) 231-📞LandlineSNJS WESTSPOK, INC.N/A
(408) 232-📞LandlineSNJS NORTHPACIFIC BELLN/A
(408) 233-📞LandlineSNJS WESTSPOK, INC.N/A
(408) 234-📱WirelessSNJS WESTCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CAN/A
(408) 235-📞LandlineSNJS WESTPACIFIC BELLN/A
(408) 236-📞LandlineSNJS WESTPACIFIC BELLN/A
(408) 237-📞LandlineSNJS WESTSPOK, INC.N/A
(408) 238-📞LandlineSNJS SOUTHPACIFIC BELLN/A
(408) 239-📞LandlineSNJS SOUTHPACIFIC BELLN/A
(408) 240-📞LandlineSNJS NORTHU.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONSN/A
(408) 241-📞LandlineSNJS WESTPACIFIC BELLN/A
(408) 242-📱WirelessSUNNYVALENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(408) 243-📞LandlineSNJS WESTPACIFIC BELLN/A
(408) 244-📞LandlineSNJS WESTPACIFIC BELLN/A
(408) 245-📞LandlineSUNNYVALEPACIFIC BELLN/A
(408) 246-📞LandlineSNJS WESTPACIFIC BELLN/A
(408) 247-📞LandlineSNJS WESTPACIFIC BELLN/A
(408) 248-📞LandlineSNJS WESTPACIFIC BELLN/A
(408) 249-📞LandlineSNJS WESTPACIFIC BELLN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 408

Where is area code 408 located?

Area code 408 is located in California (United States), serving cities like San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Gilroy, Cupertino, Morgan Hill, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga.

What timezone is area code 408?

Area code 408 operates in the Pacific timezone.

What state is area code 408?

Area code 408 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of California.

Is area code 408 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 408 is an official geographic area code for California. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for California

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 408.

669
Pacific
Area Code 669
San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Gilroy, Cupertino, Morgan Hill, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga
209
Pacific
Area Code 209
Stockton, Modesto, Tracy, Merced, Manteca, Turlock, Lodi, Los Banos, Ceres, Lathrop
213
Pacific
Area Code 213
Los Angeles, Montebello, Commerce, Vernon
279
Pacific
Area Code 279
Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Rocklin, Lincoln, West Sacramento, Loomis
310
Pacific
Area Code 310
Torrance, Inglewood, Carson, Compton, Santa Monica, South Gate, Hawthorne, Redondo Beach, Lynwood, Gardena
323
Pacific
Area Code 323
Los Angeles, South Gate, Montebello, Huntington Park, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Vernon