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Area code 262

Area code 262 covers Waukesha, Wisconsin. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Wisconsin Major City: Waukesha Central Time (CT) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 262?

Area code 262 is assigned to Waukesha and the surrounding region in Wisconsin. Calls to numbers that start with 262 are routed to this area.

Area code 262 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Waukesha CountyRacine CountyKenosha CountyWashington CountyWalworth CountyMilwaukee CountyOzaukee County

Line types

  • Mobile 27.73%
  • Landline 72.27%
02 / MAP

Area code 262 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Waukesha

This area code is in the Central Time (CT) time zone.

Local timeWaukesha, WI--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Waukesha

WITHIN THE US262 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 262 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 262 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 262 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 262 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 262 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 262 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 262

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
44%
Lumen Technologies
12%
Sinch
8%
Windstream Communications
5%
Metro by T-Mobile
4%
Others
27%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
27%
T-MOBILE USA
24%
Verizon Wireless
21%
UScellular
16%
USA Mobility
9%
Others
3%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 262

631 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(262) 200 Landline Oconomowoc AT&TWISCONSIN BELL INC
(262) 201 Landline Genesee SpectrumTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC
(262) 202 Mobile Milwaukee Zone 2 Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - WI
(262) 203 Mobile Lake Geneva AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(262) 204 Landline Cedarburg AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC WI
(262) 205 Landline Williams Bay SinchONVOY, LLC - WI
(262) 206 Landline Burlington Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(262) 207 Landline Milwaukee Zone 2 Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
(262) 208 Landline West Bend Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(262) 209 Mobile Lake Geneva USA MobilityAMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLC

Showing 10 of 631 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 262

Where is area code 262 used?
Area code 262 serves Waukesha and the surrounding area in Wisconsin, including Waukesha County, Racine County, Kenosha County, Washington County, Walworth County.
What city is area code 262 from?
The main city of area code 262 is Waukesha, WI.
What time zone is area code 262 in?
Area code 262 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 262 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 262 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 262 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 262 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 262 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 262 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 262 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 262?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 262 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 72.27% of the number blocks are landline, 27.73% mobile.
How do I save a 262 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 262 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 262?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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