353 area code
Madison area, Central Time.Area code 353 covers Madison, DeForest, Montello and 156 more places in Wisconsin, on Central Time. 608 covers the same area.
Right now in Madison
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 353 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 353 has 159. Each one's share is how many 353 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Madison, WI.
- Madison23%
- DeForest8%
- Montello8%
- Albany8%
- Belleville8%
- Centerville8%
- Mazomanie8%
- Bloom City8%
- Highland8%
- Ithaca8%
- Lone Rock8%
Also: Janesville, La Crosse, Beloit, Middleton, Stoughton, Baraboo, Monroe, Tomah, Dodgeville, Portage, Platteville, Mauston + 136 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 353 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every 353 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 353Every 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
353 and 608
353 went into service on September 15, 2023. 353 and 608 cover the same area, so new numbers can get either code and neighbors can have different area codes. 353 holds 2% of the area's exchanges; 608 holds the most. Local calls take all 10 digits.
- 1955608 overlay
- 2023353 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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353 area code FAQ
What area code is 353?
353 is a Wisconsin area code for Madison, DeForest, Montello, Albany and 155 more places.
What time zone is the 353 area code in?
Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer).
Is 608 the same as 353?
Same area, different code. 353 and 608 cover the same area (an overlay), so new numbers can get any of them and local calls take all 10 digits.
What are the calling hours for 353 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
When did the 353 area code start?
On September 15, 2023.
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