262 Area Code
Covers Kenosha and nearby communities in Wisconsin.
(262) 555-0142Area code 262 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 262, centered on Kenosha, Wisconsin
42.5847, -87.8212
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 262 coverage map — centered on Kenosha. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 262 come from Kenosha and nearby communities in Wisconsin. It reaches roughly 327,000 people across places such as Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha, New Berlin and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (262) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha and nearby counties. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 262 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. Keep reading for the current local time in Kenosha, a map of the 262 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 262 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 262
Cities & neighborhoods
- Kenosha
- Racine
- Waukesha
- New Berlin
- Brookfield
- Caledonia
- Menomonee Falls
- Mequon
- Muskego
- West Bend
Counties
- Kenosha
- Racine
- Waukesha
- Ozaukee
- Washington
Looking for the broader picture? See all Wisconsin area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 262’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
262 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 262 a scam?
Area code 262 serves Kenosha and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 262 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 262 number from abroad
Every 262 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 262 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 262 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 262 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 262 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 262 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 262 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
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Area code 262: frequently asked questions
Where is the 262 area code located?
The 262 area code is located in Wisconsin, centered on Kenosha. It covers Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington and nearby communities including Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha, New Berlin, Brookfield, Caledonia.
What time zone is 262 in?
Area code 262 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Kenosha on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 262?
Cities and areas that use 262 include Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha, New Berlin, Brookfield, Caledonia. Its primary city is Kenosha, WI.
Do I need to dial 1 before 262?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 262. Ten-digit dialing (the 262 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 262 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 262 is a normal geographic area code for Kenosha, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 262 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 262?
Area code 262 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.