Identify who called from an unknown Hawaii landline or cell phone number using our free reverse phone lookup service. Search a phone number to find the caller's name, address, carrier, and other details. Identify the unknown callers, verify Hawaii businesses, or research potential scam calls.
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Hawaii has approximately 2 million active phone numbers. Cell phones make up the majority with 1.7 million users, while traditional landlines are declining with just 136,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 207,000 numbers.
This means that when you search a Hawaii phone number, it's most likely a cell phone. The shift away from landlines means newer phone numbers are typically harder to trace than older landline numbers that had more public information available.
Hawaii Voice Subscriptions (in thousands):
Service Type | June 2023 | Dec 2023 | June 2024 |
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Mobile telephony | 1,666 | 1,696 | 1,725 |
Local exchange telephone service | 152 | 144 | 136 |
VoIP subscriptions | 224 | 218 | 207 |
Total | 2,042 | 2,058 | 2,068 |
Source: FCC Voice Telephone Services Report
Most phone numbers are cell phones, and most cell phone numbers come from the top three United States wireless companies. Here are the top five US Cell Phone Companies in Q1 2025:
To identify the location of an Hawaii phone number, you need to understand the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) structure that all Hawaii numbers follow: +1 NPA NXX XXXX.
The area code (NPA) is your key to determining location. By matching the three-digit area code to Hawaii's regional assignments, you can identify which part of the state the phone number originates from. Each area code corresponds to specific cities and counties throughout Hawaii, making it possible to narrow down the caller's general location.
Here's a complete list of Hawaii area codes with major cities:
Area Codes | Cities |
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808 | Urban Honolulu, East Honolulu, Hilo |
For latest Hawaii phone numbering regulations, contact SueLyn Tran at the Hawaii PUC via [email protected] or 808-586-2020.
Hawaii residents experienced 5,237 complaints related to unwanted calls in 2024. The state ranks #48 nationally for complaints per 100,000 population, according to the latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book.
Key Facts for Hawaii Residents:
According to the Federal Trade Commission's 2024 data, phone calls and text messages make up 35% of all fraud contact methods nationwide:
More than 1 in 3 fraud attempts happen through phone communication. Phone call fraud costs victims a median of $1,500 per case. Text message fraud costs a median of $1,000 per victim.
In 2024, Hawaii residents reported 8,832 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $61,597,207, with a median loss of $$600 per victim. With phone-based fraud representing such a significant portion of these cases, phone owner verification has become a critical consumer protection tool.
When you receive calls from unknown numbers, take a moment to research the caller's identity. Reverse phone lookup services allow you to search a phone number to find information about who's calling—including whether the number has been reported for fraudulent activity.
Received fraudulent calls or fallen victim to phone fraud? Report it immediately. Each report helps authorities identify fraud patterns and protect other consumers from similar scams.
Additional Contact:
Hawaii Attorney General
Anne E. Lopez
(808) 586-1500
Sometimes, a reverse phone lookup isn't enough to identify a Hawaii phone number. In these cases, alternative search methods can provide more information. With Hawaii's population of 1,446,146 (as of July 1, 2024) and 32,863 business establishments, multiple approaches may be needed to find the information you're looking for.
Social media platforms can be helpful when you need to verify a phone number. If you're meeting someone new and want to verify their phone number legitimacy, social media searches might help.
If you're trying to identify a phone number associated with a business in Hawaii, official state databases can be useful. Vendor verification before large purchases or contracts is important.
For the best results, it helps to use these methods together.
ThisNumber database includes over 28 million name and address records for about 23 million United States phone numbers. Our free reverse phone lookup results may include available information on owner's: