208 area code
The 208 area code is a North American telephone area code that serves the state of Idaho in the United States. Idaho is located in the western part of the United States, and the 208 area code covers the entire state. It includes cities and regions such as Boise, Nampa, Meridian, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, and many others.
| State | Idaho |
| Major City | Boise City |
| Timezone | Mountain Time Zone (MT),Pacific Time Zone (PT) |
What time zone is area code 208?
The 208 area code in the United States is primarily associated with the Mountain Time Zone (MT). However, there are exceptions within the state of Idaho due to the presence of the Pacific Time Zone (PT) in certain regions.
Note that the start and end dates of daylight saving time can change
History
Area code 208, established in 1947, serves the entire state of Idaho, USA. It has remained unchanged despite population growth and technological advancements in telecommunications. Unlike many other states, Idaho has managed to retain its original area code, avoiding the need for splits or overlays.
Nearby Area Codes to 208
This table provides a quick overview of nearby area codes, their locations, and some historical context for each.
| Area Code | Location | History and Details |
|---|---|---|
| 208/986 | Idaho | 208 is the original area code for the entire state of Idaho, with 986 introduced as an overlay to meet growing demand. |
| 236/778 | Vancouver, BC | These area codes serve parts of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with 778 introduced as an overlay. |
| 250 | Kelowna, BC | Area code 250 covers various regions in British Columbia, Canada, including Kelowna. |
| 307 | Wyoming | Wyoming's area code, 307, covers the entire state and is associated with the Mountain Time Zone. |
| 403 | Calgary, AB | 403 is an area code for Calgary and surrounding areas in Alberta, Canada. |
| 406 | Montana | Area code 406 serves the entire state of Montana in the United States. |
| 435 | St. George, UT | 435 covers various regions in Utah, including St. George, and is in the Mountain Time Zone. |
| 458/541 | Eugene, OR | These area codes serve parts of Oregon, including Eugene, with 541 being the original code and 458 added as an overlay. |
| 509 | Spokane, WA | Area code 509 covers the eastern part of Washington state, including Spokane. |
| 587/825 | Calgary, AB | 587 and 825 are overlay area codes serving Calgary and the surrounding areas in Alberta, Canada. |
| 775 | Reno, NV | 775 is the area code for Reno, Nevada, and the surrounding regions in the United States. |
Counties in Area Code 208
| Country | Total Population | % of 208 | % of Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada, ID | 392,365 | 1% | 100% | The county Ada, ID is located in the state of Idaho, USA, and it includes the city of Boise, which is the state capital and the largest city in Idaho. |
| Canyon, ID | 188,923 | 1% | 100% | Canyon County is in southwestern Idaho and includes the cities of Nampa and Caldwell. |
| Kootenai, ID | 138,494 | 2% | 100% | Kootenai County is located in the northern part of Idaho and includes the city of Coeur d'Alene. |
| Bonneville, ID | 104,234 | 2% | 100% | Bonneville County is in eastern Idaho and includes the city of Idaho Falls. |
| Bannock, ID | 82,839 | 1% | 100% | Bannock County is located in southeastern Idaho and includes the city of Pocatello. |
| Twin Falls, ID | 77,230 | 2% | 100% | Twin Falls County is located in south-central Idaho and includes the city of Twin Falls. |
| Bingham, ID | 45,607 | 2% | 100% | Bingham County is in southeastern Idaho and includes the city of Blackfoot. |
| Bonner, ID | 40,877 | 2% | 100% | Bonner County is located in the northern part of Idaho and includes the city of Sandpoint. |
| Nez Perce, ID | 39,265 | 1% | 100% | Nez Perce County is in north-central Idaho and includes the city of Lewiston. |
| Madison, ID | 37,536 | 1% | 100% | Madison County is located in southeastern Idaho and includes the city of Rexburg. |
| Latah, ID | 37,244 | 1% | 100% | Latah County is in north-central Idaho and includes the city of Moscow. |
| Elmore, ID | 27,038 | 4% | 100% | Elmore County is located in southwestern Idaho and includes the city of Mountain Home. |
| Jefferson, ID | 26,140 | 1% | 100% | Jefferson County is in southeastern Idaho and includes the city of Rigby. |
| Cassia, ID | 22,952 | 3% | 100% | Cassia County is located in south-central Idaho and includes the city of Burley. |
| Payette, ID | 22,623 | 0% | 100% | Payette County is in southwestern Idaho. |
| Jerome, ID | 22,374 | 1% | 100% | Jerome County is located in south-central Idaho. |
| Blaine, ID | 21,376 | 3% | 100% | Blaine County is located in central Idaho. |
| Minidoka, ID | 20,069 | 1% | 100% | Minidoka County is located in south-central Idaho. |
| Gem, ID | 16,719 | 1% | 100% | Gem County is located in southwestern Idaho. |
| Idaho, ID | 16,267 | 10% | 100% | Idaho County is the largest county in Idaho and is located in the central part of the state. |
| Gooding, ID | 15,464 | 1% | 100% | Gooding County is located in south-central Idaho. |
| Fremont, ID | 13,242 | 2% | 100% | Fremont County is in eastern Idaho and includes the city of St. Anthony. |
| Franklin, ID | 12,786 | 1% | 100% | Franklin County is located in southeastern Idaho. |
| Shoshone, ID | 12,765 | 3% | 100% | Shoshone County is located in north-central Idaho. |
| Owyhee, ID | 11,526 | 9% | 100% | Owyhee County is located in southwestern Idaho. |
| Boundary, ID | 10,972 | 2% | 100% | Boundary County is in the northernmost part of Idaho, bordering Canada and Montana. |
| Washington, ID | 10,198 | 2% | 100% | Washington County is located in west-central Idaho. |
| Teton, ID | 10,170 | 1% | 100% | Teton County is located in eastern Idaho and includes the city of Driggs. |
| Valley, ID | 9,862 | 4% | 100% | Valley County is located in central Idaho. |
| Benewah, ID | 9,285 | 1% | 100% | Benewah County is located in northern Idaho. |
| Clearwater, ID | 8,761 | 3% | 100% | Clearwater County is located in north-central Idaho. |
| Lemhi, ID | 7,936 | 6% | 100% | Lemhi County is located in east-central Idaho. |
| Power, ID | 7,817 | 2% | 100% | Power County is located in southeastern Idaho. |
| Boise, ID | 7,028 | 2% | 100% | Boise County is located in southwestern Idaho. |
| Caribou, ID | 6,963 | 2% | 100% | Caribou County is located in southeastern Idaho. |
| Bear Lake, ID | 5,986 | 1% | 100% | Bear Lake County is located in southeastern Idaho. |
| Lincoln, ID | 5,208 | 1% | 100% | Lincoln County is located in southeastern Idaho. |
| Custer, ID | 4,368 | 6% | 100% | Custer County is located in central Idaho. |
| Oneida, ID | 4,286 | 1% | 100% | Oneida County is located in southeastern Idaho. |
| Adams, ID | 3,976 | 2% | 100% | Adams County is located in west-central Idaho. |
| Lewis, ID | 3,821 | 1% | 100% | Lewis County is located in north-central Idaho. |
| Butte, ID | 2,891 | 3% | 100% | Butte County is located in central Idaho. |
| Camas, ID | 1,117 | 1% | 100% | Camas County is located in south-central Idaho. |
| Clark, ID | 982 | 2% | 100% | Clark County is located in eastern Idaho. |