Area code 608
608 is Madison, Janesville, La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Area code 608 at a glance
- State
- Wisconsin
- Main cities
- Madison, Janesville, La Crosse, Beloit, Baraboo
- Time zone
- Central Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- 353
- In service since
- 1955
353 covers the exact same area as 608 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 608?
Area code 608 covers Madison, Janesville, La Crosse in Wisconsin.
What time is it in area code 608?
Area code 608 is in the Central Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 353 the same area as 608?
Yes. 353 is an overlay of 608 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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