Area Code 262

FTC complaints involving 262 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 262 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.

Most-complained 262 numbers:

• (262) 662-3466 — 84 complaints
• (262) 454-0375 — 46 complaints
• (262) 878-1940 — 19 complaints
• (262) 350-7355 — 11 complaints
• (262) 326-3718 — 11 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 262?

Area code 262 covers Waukesha and nearby cities including Kenosha, Racine, New Berlin in Wisconsin, in the Central Time.

What cities use area code 262?

Area code 262 serves Waukesha, Kenosha, Racine, New Berlin, Brookfield, and 5 other communities in Wisconsin.

What time zone is area code 262 in?

Area code 262 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).

How do you dial a 262 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 262 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 262 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 262 a scam?

A 262 number is geographically tied to Wisconsin, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 262 a country code?

No. 262 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 262 number written for international dialing looks like +1 262 followed by the 7-digit local number.