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534 Area Code
Area code 534 is in Wisconsin, serving northern and central Wisconsin, including Eau Claire, Wausau, Stevens Point and Superior. It is in the Central Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 715, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 534 area code?
534 is a Wisconsin area code covering northern and central Wisconsin, including Eau Claire, Wausau, Stevens Point and Superior. In the wider directory it sits in the Midwest region.
Cities in the 534 area code
- Eau Claire
- Wausau
- Stevens Point
- Superior
- Chippewa Falls
- Marshfield
- Wisconsin Rapids
- Menomonie
- Hudson
- River Falls
- Rhinelander
- Marinette
- Shawano
- Rice Lake
Counties served by 534
Eau Claire County, Marathon County, Portage County, Douglas County, Chippewa County, Wood County, Dunn County, St. Croix County, Pierce County and Oneida County.
534 overlay codes and dialing
The 534 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 534, 715. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 715. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 534 area code
534 went into service on August 14, 2010 as an overlay of 715, relieving number exhaustion in the Eau Claire area. Rather than splitting the region, the overlay lets existing customers keep their numbers while new lines draw from the added code. Learn more in our overlay guide.
Is 534 a scam or spam risk?
534 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 534 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Eau Claire, WI or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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534 area code FAQ
Where is the 534 area code?
The 534 area code is in Wisconsin, covering northern and central Wisconsin, including Eau Claire, Wausau, Stevens Point and Superior, in the Midwest region.
What cities are in the 534 area code?
Cities in the 534 area code include Eau Claire, Wausau, Stevens Point, Superior, Chippewa Falls, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Menomonie, Hudson and River Falls.
What time zone is 534 in?
534 is in the Central Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 534 area code?
534 shares its territory with 715. Both codes (534, 715) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 534 area code start?
534 went into service on August 14, 2010 as an overlay of 715.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 534?
Yes. Because 534 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 534 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 534 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.