Area code 408
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- Location
- San Jose, CA, California
- Time zone
- Pacific (GMT -8)
The 408 area code covers San Jose, CA and nearby California communities.
Top 20 408 numbers available right now
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About the 408 area code
Phone numbers that start with 408 belong to San Jose, California and its neighbors, including Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, and Milpitas. The code sits in the Pacific time zone.
Service began in 1959 in an area previously covered by code 415. The 408 territory later gave rise to 831, and 669 was added on top as an overlay, moving local calls to ten digits.
Dialing note: 408 is part of an overlay complex with 669, so local calls in this area are dialed with all ten digits.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 07/16/2026.
408 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 408 phone number?
- Pick an available 408 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new San Jose, CA number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. Current web pricing is verified at checkout. There is no second SIM and no new device.
- Where is the 408 area code?
- It serves San Jose, CA and nearby cities in California, including San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 408 number?
- AvoCall 408 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.