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262 Area Code
Area code 262 is in Wisconsin, serving southeastern Wisconsin surrounding Milwaukee, including Kenosha, Racine and Waukesha. It is in the Central Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 262 area code?
262 is a Wisconsin area code covering southeastern Wisconsin surrounding Milwaukee, including Kenosha, Racine and Waukesha. In the wider directory it sits in the Midwest region.
Cities in the 262 area code
- Kenosha
- Racine
- Waukesha
- West Bend
- Brookfield
- New Berlin
- Menomonee Falls
- Mequon
- Oconomowoc
- Muskego
- Pewaukee
- Lake Geneva
- Burlington
- Hartford
Counties served by 262
Kenosha County, Racine County, Waukesha County, Walworth County, Washington County and Ozaukee County.
Dialing 262
Kenosha, WI is currently served by the single area code 262, with no overlay. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
From outside the US, dial +1 262 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 262 area code
262 went into service on September 25, 1999, created when it was split from 414. It serves Kenosha and the surrounding part of Wisconsin. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 262 a scam or spam risk?
262 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 262 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Kenosha, WI or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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262 area code FAQ
Where is the 262 area code?
The 262 area code is in Wisconsin, covering southeastern Wisconsin surrounding Milwaukee, including Kenosha, Racine and Waukesha, in the Midwest region.
What cities are in the 262 area code?
Cities in the 262 area code include Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha, West Bend, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Mequon, Oconomowoc and Muskego.
What time zone is 262 in?
262 is in the Central Time zone.
When did the 262 area code start?
262 went into service on September 25, 1999.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 262?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 262 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 262 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.