262 area code
Milwaukee area, Central Time.Area code 262 covers Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine and 57 more places in Wisconsin, on Central Time.
Right now in Milwaukee
Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM (the federal rule)
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Where 262 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 262 has 60. Each one's share is how many 262 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI.
- Waukesha12%
- Milwaukee10%
- Racine8%
- Kenosha8%
- Lake Geneva4%
- West Bend3%
- Menomonee Falls3%
- Oconomowoc3%
- Burlington3%
- Thiensville3%
- Cedarburg2%
- Parkside2%
Also: Hartford, Jackson, Newburg, Hartland, Whitewater, Caledonia, Delavan, Hubertus, Allenton, Pewaukee, Port Washington, Elkhorn + 36 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 262 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every 262 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 262Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 262 area code
262 went into service on September 25, 1999, split off from 414. Local calls take all 10 digits.
- 1999262 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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262 area code FAQ
What area code is 262?
262 is a Wisconsin area code for Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha and 56 more places.
What time zone is the 262 area code in?
Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 262 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
When did the 262 area code start?
On September 25, 1999. It was split from 414.
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