208 Area Code
Idaho (statewide), Idaho
Area code 208 is located in Idaho (statewide), Idaho. It covers Boise, Nampa, and surrounding areas in the Mountain time zone (UTC-7). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 208?
Area code 208 is located in Idaho (statewide), Idaho. It covers Boise, Nampa, and surrounding areas in the Mountain time zone (UTC-7).
Area code 208 is overlaid by area code 986. Both codes serve the same geographic region and require 10-digit dialing for local calls.
Cities Covered by Area Code 208
Area code 208 primarily serves the Idaho (statewide) area of Idaho. The exact coverage includes Boise, Nampa, and Meridian, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Mountain Time — UTC-7
Area code 208 operates in the Mountain Time Zone. When calling 208 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 208
Area code 208 was introduced in 1947 as a geographic area code serving Idaho (statewide), Idaho. As demand for phone numbers grew, overlay code 986 was added to the same region, requiring 10-digit dialing for local calls. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.