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715 Area Code
Area code 715 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 534, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 715 area code?
715 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 715 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 715
Eau Claire County, Marathon County, Portage County, Douglas County, Chippewa County, Wood County, Dunn County, St. Croix County, Pierce County and Oneida County.
715 overlay codes and dialing
The 715 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 715 area code
715 is one of the original area codes assigned in 1947, when AT&T and Bell Laboratories created the North American Numbering Plan and divided the country into the first 86 numbering plan areas. It has served the Eau Claire area ever since, with 534 later added as an overlay to supply more numbers.
Is 715 a scam or spam risk?
715 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 715 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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715 area code FAQ
Where is the 715 area code?
The 715 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 715 area code?
Cities in the 715 area code include Eau Claire, Wausau, Stevens Point, Superior, Chippewa Falls, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Menomonie, Hudson and River Falls.
What time zone is 715 in?
715 is in the Central Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 715 area code?
715 shares its territory with 534. Both codes (534, 715) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 715 area code start?
715 went into service on January 1, 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 715?
Yes. Because 715 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 715 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 715 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.