Area code 208
208 is Boise, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Area code 208 at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- Main cities
- Boise, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Coeur d'Alene, Nampa, Twin Falls
- Time zone
- Mountain TimePart of the area: Pacific Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- 986
- In service since
- 1947
986 covers the exact same area as 208 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 208?
Area code 208 covers Boise, Pocatello, Idaho Falls in Idaho.
What time is it in area code 208?
Area code 208 is in the Mountain Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 986 the same area as 208?
Yes. 986 is an overlay of 208 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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