Call Hawaii
(+1) 808 Code
Connecting to Honolulu, Maui, or Kauai? Hawaii uses the unique 808 area code within the USA (+1) system. Say Aloha to friends and family with crystal-clear audio from your browser.
How to Call Hawaii from Abroad
Hawaii is part of the USA (+1) but has a unique time zone and single area code.
Exit Code
Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 in UK/Europe).
US Code (+1)
Dial +1. Hawaii is the 50th state of the USA.
Area Code (808)
Dial 808. This is the only area code for all Hawaiian islands.
Hawaii Island Codes
Every island uses the 808 area code.
| City | Island | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | Oahu | 808 |
| Hilo | Big Island | 808 |
| Kahului | Maui | 808 |
| Lihue | Kauai | 808 |
| Kailua-Kona | Big Island | 808 |
| City | Island | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Kihei | Maui | 808 |
| Kaneohe | Oahu | 808 |
| Pearl City | Oahu | 808 |
| Lahaina | Maui | 808 |
| Molokai | Molokai | 808 |
Calling Hawaii?
Watch the Time.
Hawaii is in the Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) zone. Crucially, Hawaii does not observe Daylight Saving Time. This means the time difference with the mainland US and Europe changes twice a year.
- Time Zone: UTC-10 (Year-round)
- 2-3 hours behind California (PST/PDT)
- 5-6 hours behind New York (EST/EDT)
- Cheap rates to all islands (Oahu, Maui, etc.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Hawaii only have one area code?
Despite being an archipelago, Hawaii's population and phone number density have historically been low enough to be served by a single code: 808. It has become a symbol of local pride.
Do I need to dial +1 to call Hawaii from the US mainland?
If you are calling from a US landline, you usually dial 1-808-xxx-xxxx. From a mobile phone, you can just dial 808-xxx-xxxx.
Is calling Hawaii considered an international call?
From the US mainland, no. From Europe or Asia, yes. However, with StartACall, you get incredibly low VoIP rates regardless of where you are calling from.
What is the best time to call Hawaii?
Since Hawaii is UTC-10, it is significantly behind most of the world. If you are in New York (EST), Hawaii is 5 or 6 hours behind. If you are in London, Hawaii is 10 or 11 hours behind. Mornings in Hawaii are evenings in Europe.
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