Area Code 262 — Wisconsin

Q: What time zone is area code 262?

Area code 262 is in the Central Time zone (Central Time).

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 262 is located in Wisconsin and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Kenosha .

Coverage Area

Area code 262 — Wisconsin

Area Code Details

Area Code: 262
State / Province: Wisconsin (WI)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Central Time Central Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: September 25, 1999
Assigned: March 19, 1999
Population Served: ~327,591 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Kenosha

Kenosha Racine Waukesha Caledonia Oconomowoc Sussex Delavan Jackson Waterford Thiensville Bohners Lake Newburg Big Bend Allenton Hubertus Milwaukee Zone 2

History & Relationships

Split from

414

Wisconsin

Rate Centers & Exchanges

16 rate centers identified within area code 262

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 262

What state is area code 262?

Area code 262 is located in Wisconsin, United States.

Where is area code 262 from?

Area code 262 originates from Wisconsin. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 262?

Area code 262 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 262?

Area code 262 serves cities including Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha, Caledonia, Oconomowoc, Sussex, Delavan, Jackson, and more.

Is a call from area code 262 a scam?

Area code 262 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Wisconsin. Like any area code, individual numbers using 262 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.