608 Area Code
Southwestern Wisconsin, Wisconsin
Area code 608 is located in Southwestern Wisconsin, Wisconsin. It covers Madison, La Crosse, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 608?
Area code 608 is located in Southwestern Wisconsin, Wisconsin. It covers Madison, La Crosse, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6).
Cities Covered by Area Code 608
Area code 608 primarily serves the Southwestern Wisconsin area of Wisconsin. The exact coverage includes Madison, La Crosse, and Janesville, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Central Time — UTC-6
Area code 608 operates in the Central Time Zone. When calling 608 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 608
Area code 608 was introduced in 1954 as a geographic area code serving Southwestern Wisconsin, Wisconsin. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.