Area Code 353

Area code 353 is one of the newest NANP area codes

Area code 353 is one of the most recently added codes in the North American Numbering Plan, in service since September 15, 2023. It is an overlay that shares its territory with 608, adding fresh numbers as those codes fill up. Existing numbers in the area keep their codes; only new phone lines may be issued a 353 number.

Because 353 is new and unfamiliar, some people are wary when it appears on caller ID and search for “who called me from 353?” An area code only shows where a number is registered, and any number can be spoofed — so a 353 call is not suspicious on its own. Judge each call by what it asks for, not the code. Is a call from 353 a scam?

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 353?

Area code 353 covers Madison and nearby cities including Janesville, Beloit, Fitchburg in Wisconsin, in the Central Time.

What cities use area code 353?

Area code 353 serves Madison, Janesville, Beloit, Fitchburg, North La Crosse, and 1 other communities in Wisconsin.

What time zone is area code 353 in?

Area code 353 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).

How do you dial a 353 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 353 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 353 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 353 a scam?

A 353 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 353 a country code?

No. 353 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 353 number written for international dialing looks like +1 353 followed by the 7-digit local number.