Where is the 274 area code?

Area code 274 covers Wisconsin, on Central Time.

What time zone is area code 274 in?

Numbers in the 274 area code sit in Central Time.

Is 274 a toll-free or scam area code?

No. 274 is a geographic North American Numbering Plan area code assigned to Wisconsin. Toll-free numbers use 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888. A call from 274 can still be spoofed, so treat unexpected calls with the usual caution.

Area code lookup

274 area code

Where the 274 area code is, which cities and counties it serves, the local time zone and the overlay codes dialled alongside it.

State: WI
Codes in state: 8
Overlays & neighbours: 7
Time zone: Central Time

Quick answer

Area code 274 is a geographic area code assigned to Wisconsin under the North American Numbering Plan. Wisconsin observes Central Time, and the state also holds 7 other area codes: 262, 353, 414, 534, 608, 715, 920.

Largest cities in Wisconsin

The largest places in Wisconsin. Each links to its full local profile: population, income, housing and sales tax.

City	Population
Milwaukee city	569,756
Madison city	275,568
Green Bay city	106,585
Kenosha city	99,147
Racine city	77,155
Appleton city	74,873
Waukesha city	70,779
Eau Claire city	69,274
Oshkosh city	66,247
Janesville city	65,813
West Allis city	59,588
La Crosse city	51,791

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Related area codes

Codes that share or border the same calling area.

274 area code FAQ

The questions people ask about this code.

Where is area code 274?

274 is a geographic area code in Wisconsin.

What time is it in the 274 area code?

274 observes Central Time.

Is 274 a scam area code?

No — it is a normal geographic code, not a toll-free or premium-rate prefix. Caller ID can be spoofed on any code, so verify unexpected callers before sharing information.

Sources & transparency

North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) area code assignments — area code to geography mapping and overlay relationships
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates — city, county and ZIP code geography

Last reviewed August 2026. Figures are published for reference and can change; verify with the source agency before filing or contracting. How we build and check this data.