Area code 208
Area code 208 serves Boise and nearby parts of Idaho, including Idaho Falls, Pocatello and Twin Falls. It crosses a time zone line, so part of the code is on Mountain Time and part is on Pacific Time. 986 is an overlay for the same area.
Boise, Idaho Falls, Pocatello and Twin Falls in southern Idaho.
Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston and the rest of the northern panhandle.
Area code 208 at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| Main city | Boise |
| Time zone | Mountain Time and Pacific Time |
| UTC offset | Mountain Time: UTC−7 in winter, UTC−6 in summer Pacific Time: UTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 986 |
Cities in 208
- Boise
- Idaho Falls
- Pocatello
- Twin Falls
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 208 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Because this code spans two time zones, the times below cover only the hours that are allowed in both parts.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 208 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Central | 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Mountain | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Arizona | 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Pacific | 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
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Questions about 208
What time zone is area code 208?
Area code 208 crosses a time zone line. Boise, Idaho Falls, Pocatello and Twin Falls in southern Idaho are on Mountain Time, and Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston and the rest of the northern panhandle are on Pacific Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 208?
Area code 208 is in Idaho. Its main city is Boise, and it also covers Idaho Falls, Pocatello and Twin Falls.
What are the legal hours to call a 208 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 208?
986 covers the same area as 208, so numbers in the same town can have either code.