541 Area Code
Covers Eugene and nearby communities in Oregon.
(541) 555-0142Area code 541 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 541, centered on Eugene, Oregon
45.4982, -122.4315
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 541 coverage map — centered on Eugene. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 541 come from Eugene and nearby communities in Oregon. It reaches roughly 513,000 people across places such as Eugene, Gresham, Medford, Springfield and more. The region observes Pacific time, so a number like (541) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Lane, Multnomah, Jackson and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay code 458, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 541 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. Keep reading for the current local time in Eugene, a map of the 541 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 541 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 541
Cities & neighborhoods
- Eugene
- Gresham
- Medford
- Springfield
- Corvallis
- Albany
- Grants Pass
- North Bend
- Roseburg North
Counties
- Lane
- Multnomah
- Jackson
- Benton
- Linn
- Josephine
- Coos
Looking for the broader picture? See all Oregon area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 541’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 541 a scam?
Area code 541 serves Eugene and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 541 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 541 number from abroad
Every 541 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 541 555-0142If 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 1 541 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 541 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 541 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 541 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 541 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
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Area code 541: frequently asked questions
Where is the 541 area code located?
The 541 area code is located in Oregon, centered on Eugene. It covers Lane, Multnomah, Jackson, Benton, Linn, Josephine, Coos and nearby communities including Eugene, Gresham, Medford, Springfield, Corvallis, Albany.
What time zone is 541 in?
Area code 541 is in the Pacific time zone (UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Eugene on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 541?
Cities and areas that use 541 include Eugene, Gresham, Medford, Springfield, Corvallis, Albany. Its primary city is Eugene, OR.
Do I need to dial 1 before 541?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 541 plus the seven-digit number. The 541 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 541 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 541 is a normal geographic area code for Eugene, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 541 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 541?
Area code 541 is overlaid by 458, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.