Area codes in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, Wisconsin uses 2 area codes — 715 and 534. The main Eau Claire area code is 715.
Area codes serving Eau Claire
Phone numbers in Eau Claire are written as ten digits — for example (715) 555-0190 — and fall in the Central Time zone.
How Eau Claire came to have 2 area codes
The original Eau Claire area code is 715, in service since 1947. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 534 (2010). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Eau Claire now uses all 2 codes and every local call is dialed with ten digits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the area code for Eau Claire?
The main area code for Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 715. Eau Claire is now served by 2 area codes in total: 715, 534.
How many area codes does Eau Claire have?
Eau Claire has 2 area codes: 715, 534.
Why does Eau Claire have more than one area code?
As Eau Claire used up the numbers available in its original area code (715, in service since 1947), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a Eau Claire number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (715 or 534) followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1, then the area code and number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.