Wisconsin Area Codes
| State: | Wisconsin (WI) |
| Area Codes: | 6 |
| Timezone: | Central (CDT) |
| Current Time: | 8:36 PM |
About Wisconsin Area Codes
Wisconsin (WI) uses 6 telephone area codes to serve its residents and businesses. With an estimated population of 5,981,538, Wisconsin is one of the moderately coded states in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The state is primarily in the Central Time Zone (CDT). The current local time in Wisconsin is 8:36 PM.
The largest cities in Wisconsin include Milwaukee (pop. 1,365,787), Madison (pop. 447,245), Appleton (pop. 220,570), Green Bay (pop. 207,557) and Racine (pop. 130,142) . Wisconsin has 72 counties spread across its territory. Each area code in WI covers a geographic region of the state, with some areas using overlay codes that share the same geographic territory as an existing area code.
When calling a Wisconsin phone number from outside the area code, you must dial the full 10-digit number: the 3-digit area code followed by the 7-digit local number. Many parts of Wisconsin now require 10-digit dialing even for local calls due to overlay area codes and the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline implementation.
All Wisconsin Area Codes
The table below lists every active area code in Wisconsin, along with the major city served and other cities covered by each code.
| Area Code | Major City | Other Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 262 | Milwaukee | Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha, West Bend, West Allis, Fond du Lac, New Berlin, Brookfield and more |
| 414 | Milwaukee | Waukesha, West Allis, New Berlin, Brookfield, Oak Creek, Muskego, Sheboygan Falls, Hales Corners and more |
| 534 | Green Bay | Eau Claire, Wausau, Stevens Point, Chippewa Falls, Rice Lake, Crivitz |
| 608 | Madison | Green Bay, La Crosse, Janesville, Beloit, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Onalaska, Waunakee and more |
| 715 | Appleton | Green Bay, Eau Claire, Wausau, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, Superior, Hudson, Marshfield and more |
| 920 | Milwaukee | Madison, Appleton, Green Bay, Oshkosh, Wausau, Waukesha, Sheboygan, West Allis and more |
Largest Cities in Wisconsin
These are the largest cities in Wisconsin by population, along with their primary area codes and counties.
| City | Population | County |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 1,365,787 | Milwaukee County |
| Madison | 447,245 | Dane County |
| Appleton | 220,570 | Outagamie County |
| Green Bay | 207,557 | Brown County |
| Racine | 130,142 | Racine County |
| Kenosha | 124,972 | Kenosha County |
| Eau Claire | 107,404 | Eau Claire County |
| La Crosse | 100,693 | La Crosse County |
| Oshkosh | 75,536 | Winnebago County |
| Wausau | 73,593 | Marathon County |
Frequently Asked Questions
Wisconsin is primarily in the Central Time Zone (CDT).
The current local time is 8:36 PM.
The area code covering the most cities in Wisconsin is 715, which serves Appleton and 188+ other communities.
Yes, most areas in Wisconsin now require 10-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit number) for all local calls. This requirement was implemented across the United States starting in October 2021 to support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Even if you are calling within the same area code, you need to dial all 10 digits.
To call a Wisconsin number from within the United States, dial the area code followed by the 7-digit phone number (e.g., 262-XXX-XXXX). From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then the full 10-digit number.
Wisconsin has 72 counties.
The state's total estimated population is 5,981,538, spread across these counties and served by 6 area codes.
Milwaukee is served by area code
262.
Wisconsin has 6 area codes in total — see the complete list above.
