608 Area Code — Madison, WI
Area code 608 serves Madison and 3 other cities in Wisconsin. Local time follows America/Chicago. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Wisconsin
- Primary city
- Madison
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 1955
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 608
The 608 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Wisconsin.
- Madison
- La Crosse
- Janesville
- Beloit
About Area Code 608
Area code 608 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1955. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Wisconsin region anchored on Madison.
608 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 608 line.
Mobile numbers in 608 are portable: a person who moved away from Madison may still carry a 608 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 608 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Wisconsin, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Wisconsin.
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608 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 608?
Area code 608 is located in Wisconsin, primarily serving Madison and surrounding cities including La Crosse, Janesville, Beloit. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 608 area code?
608 is a Wisconsin area code. It was put into service in 1955 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 608 a scam area code?
608 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Wisconsin. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 608 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 608 use?
Area code 608 operates on CT (America/Chicago). Numbers in this area code follow standard Wisconsin time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 608 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 608 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.