Oregon · Pacific Time
541 Area Code
Area code 541 is in Oregon, serving Oregon outside the northwest corner, including Eugene, Bend and Medford. It is in the Pacific Time zone (part of its territory observes Mountain Time). It shares its territory with overlay code 458, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 541 area code?
541 is a Oregon area code covering Oregon outside the northwest corner, including Eugene, Bend and Medford. In the wider directory it sits in the West region.
Cities in the 541 area code
- Eugene
- Bend
- Medford
- Springfield
- Corvallis
- Albany
- Grants Pass
- Redmond
- Roseburg
- Klamath Falls
- Ashland
- Hermiston
- Pendleton
- Coos Bay
- The Dalles
Counties served by 541
Lane County, Deschutes County, Jackson County, Benton County, Linn County, Josephine County, Douglas County, Klamath County, Umatilla County and Coos County.
Time zone note: Pacific statewide except a small Mountain-zone strip on the Idaho border.
541 overlay codes and dialing
The 541 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 458, 541. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 541. 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 541 area code
541 went into service on November 5, 1995, created when it was split from 503. It serves Eugene and the surrounding part of Oregon, and today shares its territory with overlay code 458. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 541 a scam or spam risk?
541 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 541 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Eugene, OR or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
541 area code FAQ
Where is the 541 area code?
The 541 area code is in Oregon, covering Oregon outside the northwest corner, including Eugene, Bend and Medford, in the West region.
What cities are in the 541 area code?
Cities in the 541 area code include Eugene, Bend, Medford, Springfield, Corvallis, Albany, Grants Pass, Redmond, Roseburg and Klamath Falls.
What time zone is 541 in?
541 is in the Pacific Time zone. Pacific statewide except a small Mountain-zone strip on the Idaho border.
What is the overlay for the 541 area code?
541 shares its territory with 458. Both codes (458, 541) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 541 area code start?
541 went into service on November 5, 1995.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 541?
Yes. Because 541 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 541 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 541 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.