262 Area Code
Wisconsin, USA
Local time now · Central Time
2:42 AM
Area code 262 is in Wisconsin, USA, serving Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha and Brookfield. It uses Central Time — the time there now is 2:42 AM. In service since 1999.
| Area code | 262 |
|---|---|
| Location | Wisconsin, USA |
| Major cities | Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, West Bend, Caledonia, Muskego |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service since | 1999 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 262?
Wisconsin, USA — including Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha, Brookfield and New Berlin.
What time zone is area code 262?
Central Time.
How do I call a 262 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 262 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 262 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 262 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 262 … .
Is a call from 262 a scam?
Not by itself — 262 is an ordinary geographic area code in Wisconsin. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.