What area code is 274?
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274 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 274
Green Bay (overlay)7 communities on record for 274.
Where 274 sits on the map
Overlay of 920Coverage area
About the 274 region
274 covers Green Bay in Wisconsin, including Appleton, Sheboygan, Oshkosh, Manitowoc and Marquette. The code has been in service since 2023.
274 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 920 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 920.
Who called me from 274?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 274 does not prove the caller is really in the 274 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 274 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 274?+–
274 is a telephone area code serving Green Bay in Wisconsin, United States, in service since 2023.
Where is area code 274 located?+–
It covers Brown County, Calumet County, Columbia County and other counties, including Appleton, Sheboygan, Oshkosh, Manitowoc and Marquette in Wisconsin.
What cities are in area code 274?+–
Major communities on record include Appleton, Sheboygan, Oshkosh, Manitowoc and Marquette, among others. The code's territory spans the Green Bay region of Wisconsin.
What time zone is 274?+–
274 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 274 start?+–
274 entered service in 2023. Its history: overlaid on 920.
Why does area code 274 exist?+–
274 is an overlay of 920: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 274 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 274 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 274 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 274 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 274 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 920 instead.