Where is area code 608 located and what state is area code 608?

Area code 608 is located in Wisconsin (United States), covering major cities and regions including Madison, Janesville, La Crosse, Sun Prairie, Beloit, Fitchburg, Middleton, Onalaska, Verona, Waunakee.

How to call area code 608 and do I need to dial area code 608?

To dial a number in area code 608, format your call as +1 (608) XXX-XXXX. Mandatory 10-digit dialing is required in overlay regions.

Is area code 608 a scam, spam, or dangerous call?

Area code 608 is a legitimate geographic area code for Wisconsin. However, scammers frequently spoof numbers from any area code, so exercise caution with unknown callers.

North American Area CodeCentral Time Zone

Area Code 608 Location & Details

Q: What timezone is area code 608?

Area code 608 operates on the Central timezone.

State / Region: Wisconsin • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Madison, Janesville, La Crosse, Sun Prairie, Beloit, Fitchburg, Middleton, Onalaska, Verona, Waunakee

Standard Dial Format

+1 (608) XXX-XXXX

Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)

What State is Area Code 608?

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Country Territory

United States

608 Area Code Time Zone

Central

608 Overlay Codes

353

Area Code 608 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Wisconsin (Central Timezone)

Lat: 43.27° • Lng: -89.91°

📍 Geographic Center: WisconsinMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 608 Located?

Telephone area code 608 is assigned to Wisconsin in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Madison, Janesville, La Crosse, Sun Prairie, Beloit, Fitchburg, Middleton, Onalaska, Verona, Waunakee.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:608 serves Wisconsin (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 608, standard 10-digit dialing (608) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 608?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 608? Here is how to trace who is calling from 608 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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

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How to Call Area Code 608 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 608, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (608) + 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 + 608 + 7-digit number.
Do I need to dial area code 608 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 608

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-608 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed

City Name	County	Population	% of 608 Pop
Madison	Dane County	286,233	33.2%
Janesville	Rock County	66,929	7.8%
La Crosse	La Crosse County	50,784	5.9%
Sun Prairie	Dane County	39,227	4.6%
Beloit	Rock County	36,649	4.3%
Fitchburg	Dane County	34,615	4.0%
Middleton	Dane County	23,115	2.7%
Onalaska	La Crosse County	20,297	2.4%
Verona	Dane County	16,821	2.0%
Waunakee	Dane County	16,411	1.9%
Stoughton	Dane County	13,256	1.5%
Baraboo	Sauk County	13,224	1.5%
Deforest	Dane County	13,094	1.5%
Holmen	La Crosse County	12,105	1.4%
Oregon	Dane County	12,015	1.4%
Platteville	Grant County	11,815	1.4%
Reedsburg	Sauk County	10,641	1.2%
Monroe	Green County	10,581	1.2%
Windsor	Dane County	10,085	1.2%
Sparta	Monroe County	9,974	1.2%

Counties Covered by Area Code 608

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Wisconsin

County Name	Total Population	% of 608 Area	% of County
Dane County	586,325	58.5%	86%
Rock County	165,665	14.1%	73%
La Crosse County	120,963	10.3%	73%
Sauk County	66,553	4.4%	57%
Monroe County	46,505	2.3%	42%
Grant County	52,404	2.2%	36%
Green County	37,237	1.9%	44%
Columbia County	58,005	1.9%	28%
Crawford County	15,919	1.0%	54%
Iowa County	23,975	0.6%	21%
Richland County	17,129	0.6%	29%
Vernon County	31,365	0.5%	14%
Juneau County	26,646	0.5%	16%
Trempealeau County	30,928	0.4%	12%
Jefferson County	86,540	0.4%	4%
Chippewa County	67,294	0.4%	5%

☎️Area Code 608 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 799 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

63% Landline27% Wireless10% VoIP

Prefix	Line Usage	Rate Center	Assigned Carrier	Assign Date
(608) 200-	📞Landline	BELOIT	FRACTEL, LLC	09/24/2020
(608) 201-	📱Wireless	JANESVILLE	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL	N/A
(608) 202-	📞Landline	JANESVILLE	AMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLC	N/A
(608) 203-	📞Landline	MIDDLETON	TDS METROCOM, LLC	N/A
(608) 204-	📞Landline	MADISON	TDS METROCOM, LLC	N/A
(608) 205-	📞Landline	STOUGHTON	TDS METROCOM, LLC	N/A
(608) 206-	📱Wireless	MADISON	UNITED STATES CELLULAR - WI	N/A
(608) 207-	📱Wireless	BELOIT	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(608) 208-	📱Wireless	JANESVILLE	METROPCS, INC.	N/A
(608) 209-	📱Wireless	MADISON	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(608) 210-	📞Landline	MADISON	TDS METROCOM, LLC	N/A
(608) 211-	📞Landline	XXXXXXXXXX	MULTIPLE OCN LISTING	N/A
(608) 212-	📱Wireless	MADISON	UNITED STATES CELLULAR - WI	N/A
(608) 213-	📱Wireless	MADISON	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(608) 214-	📱Wireless	MONROE	UNITED STATES CELLULAR - WI	N/A
(608) 215-	📱Wireless	MADISON	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - WI	N/A
(608) 216-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A
(608) 217-	📱Wireless	MADISON	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(608) 218-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A
(608) 219-	📱Wireless	MADISON	UNITED STATES CELLULAR - WI	N/A
(608) 220-	📱Wireless	MADISON	UNITED STATES CELLULAR - WI	N/A
(608) 221-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A
(608) 222-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A
(608) 223-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A
(608) 224-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A
(608) 225-	📱Wireless	MADISON	UNITED STATES CELLULAR - WI	N/A
(608) 226-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A
(608) 227-	📞Landline	MADISON	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - WI	N/A
(608) 228-	📱Wireless	MADISON	UNITED STATES CELLULAR - WI	N/A
(608) 229-	📞Landline	MADISON	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - WI	N/A
(608) 230-	📞Landline	MADISON	TDS METROCOM, LLC	N/A
(608) 231-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A
(608) 232-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A
(608) 233-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A
(608) 234-	📞Landline	MADISON	TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC WI	N/A
(608) 235-	📱Wireless	MADISON	UNITED STATES CELLULAR - WI	N/A
(608) 236-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A
(608) 237-	📞Landline	MADISON	TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC WI	N/A
(608) 238-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A
(608) 239-	📱Wireless	MADISON	T-MOBILE USA, INC.	N/A
(608) 240-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A
(608) 241-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A
(608) 242-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A
(608) 243-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A
(608) 244-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A
(608) 245-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A
(608) 246-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A
(608) 247-	📱Wireless	JANESVILLE	UNITED STATES CELLULAR - WI	N/A
(608) 248-	📞Landline	COCHRANE	COCHRANE COOP. TEL. CO.	N/A
(608) 249-	📞Landline	MADISON	WISCONSIN BELL INC	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 608

Where is area code 608 located?

Area code 608 is located in Wisconsin (United States), serving cities like Madison, Janesville, La Crosse, Sun Prairie, Beloit, Fitchburg, Middleton, Onalaska, Verona, Waunakee.