Area Code 262: Kenosha, Wisconsin
262 is a telephone area code serving Wisconsin, including Kenosha, Waukesha. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 262 are located in Wisconsin, United States (NANP region: Southeast). The code covers Kenosha, Waukesha.
How to Dial Area Code 262
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 262 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 262 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 262 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 262 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 262 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 262 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 262
Calls to a 262 number ring in the America/Chicago time zone, standard offset UTC-06:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 262
The following places fall inside the 262 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Wisconsin
These codes also serve Wisconsin. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 414 | Milwaukee |
| 534 | Northwest (overlay) |
| 608 | Madison |
| 715 | Eau Claire, Wausau |
| 920 | Green Bay, Appleton |
See all 6 area codes in Wisconsin →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 262?
Area code 262 is in Wisconsin, United States. It covers Kenosha, Waukesha.
What time zone is area code 262 in?
Area code 262 rings in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-06:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 262?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 262, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 262.
Is area code 262 toll-free?
No. 262 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.