Area Code 414: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
414 is a telephone area code serving Wisconsin, including Milwaukee. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 414 are located in Wisconsin, United States (NANP region: Southeast). The code covers Milwaukee.
How to Dial Area Code 414
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 414 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 414 + 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 1 414 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 414 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 414 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 414 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 414
Calls to a 414 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 414
The following places fall inside the 414 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 |
|---|---|
| 262 | Kenosha, Waukesha |
| 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 414?
Area code 414 is in Wisconsin, United States. It covers Milwaukee.
What time zone is area code 414 in?
Area code 414 rings in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-06:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 414?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 414, 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 414.
Is area code 414 toll-free?
No. 414 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.