908 Area Code — Elizabeth, NJ
Area code 908 serves Elizabeth and 3 other cities in New Jersey. Local time follows America/New_York. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- New Jersey
- Primary city
- Elizabeth
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1991
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 908
The 908 area code covers 4 cities and communities in New Jersey.
- Elizabeth
- Plainfield
- Westfield
- Linden
About Area Code 908
Area code 908 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1991. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the New Jersey region anchored on Elizabeth.
908 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 908 line.
Mobile numbers in 908 are portable: a person who moved away from Elizabeth may still carry a 908 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 908 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in New Jersey, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of New Jersey.
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908 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 908?
Area code 908 is located in New Jersey, primarily serving Elizabeth and surrounding cities including Plainfield, Westfield, Linden. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 908 area code?
908 is a New Jersey area code. It was put into service in 1991 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 908 a scam area code?
908 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to New Jersey. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 908 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 908 use?
Area code 908 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard New Jersey time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 908 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 908 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.