Area Code 414

FTC complaints involving 414 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 414 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.

Most-complained 414 numbers:

• (414) 261-9005 — 20 complaints
• (414) 381-3332 — 12 complaints
• (414) 250-0118 — 9 complaints
• (414) 386-3621 — 7 complaints
• (414) 239-9653 — 5 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 414?

Area code 414 covers Milwaukee and nearby cities including West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield in Wisconsin, in the Central Time.

What cities use area code 414?

Area code 414 serves Milwaukee, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Franklin, and 2 other communities in Wisconsin.

What time zone is area code 414 in?

Area code 414 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).

How do you dial a 414 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 414 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 414 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 414 a scam?

A 414 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 414 a country code?

No. 414 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 414 number written for international dialing looks like +1 414 followed by the 7-digit local number.