Area Code 808

Hawaii

Area code 808 serves Hawaii, primarily Urban Honolulu, in the Hawaii Time (HT) time zone. It has served the region since 01-Jan-1957.

Demographics & Economics

Total Population: 1,445,635
Population Density: 225 people/sq mi
above U.S. average (U.S.: 93 people/sq mi)
Median Household Income: $104,264
above U.S. median (U.S.: $75,144)
Poverty Rate: 9.9%
below U.S. average (U.S.: 11.5%)
Unemployment Rate: 5.0%
above U.S. average (U.S.: 3.6%)
Education Attainment: Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
near U.S. average (U.S.: 33.7%)
High School or Lower
29.9%

Statistics are population-weighted aggregations from Census ACS 5-year estimates. Population figures are approximate — see Sources & Methodology for details on how area code populations are derived.

See how this area code compares to all US area codes in the income ranking and density ranking.

Time Zone

Hawaii Time (HT)

NANPA Relief Status

According to the latest NANPA analysis (July 2026), this area code is not currently listed as exhausting within the next 36 months. No relief planning is in progress for this NPA.

Source: NANPA NPA Relief Planning Reports · See all relief planning statuses

Current Time

Hawaii Time (HT)

Prefix Utilization

Geographic Coverage

State

Major Cities

Urban Honolulu
East Honolulu
Hilo
Pearl City
Waipahu
Kaneohe
Mililani Town
Kahului
Ewa Gentry
Kapolei
Kihei
Mililani Mauka
Makakilo
Wahiawa
Schofield Barracks
Ocean Pointe
Wailuku
Ewa Beach
Waimalu
Halawa
Royal Kunia
Hawaiian Paradise Park
Waianae
Nanakuli

and 142 more cities

Area Code 808 geographic coverage map (light mode)

Demographics

The estimated population served by area code 808 is approximately 1,445,635. The population density is 225 people per square mile, which is higher than the national average of 93. The median household income is $104,264, which is higher than the national median of $75,144. Approximately 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national rate of 33.7%. This rate is near the national average. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%, which is lower than the national rate of 11.5%.