Area Code 608 — Wisconsin
Area code 608 is located in Wisconsin and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Madison .
Coverage Area
Area code 608 — WisconsinArea Code Details
- Area Code
- 608
- State / Province
- Wisconsin (WI)
- Country
- United States
- Time Zone
- Central Time Central Time
- Local Time Now
- —
- Status
- Active
- Code Type
- General Purpose Code
- In Service Since
- January 1, 1955
- Assigned
- January 1, 1955
- Population Served
- ~437,726 est.
- Overlay Complex
- 353/608
Cities Served
History & Relationships
New codes split from 608
Overlay complex — shares geography with
Rate Centers & Exchanges
23 rate centers identified within area code 608
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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 608
What state is area code 608?
Area code 608 is located in Wisconsin, United States.
Where is area code 608 from?
Area code 608 originates from Wisconsin. It operates in the Central Time zone.
What time zone is area code 608?
Area code 608 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).
What cities are in area code 608?
Area code 608 serves cities including Madison, La Crosse, Beloit, Middleton, Stoughton, Holmen, Reedsburg, Prairie du Chien, and more.
Is a call from area code 608 a scam?
Area code 608 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Wisconsin. Like any area code, individual numbers using 608 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.