608
Covers southwestern Wisconsin
City facts
Madison area codes
Area codes for southwestern Wisconsin: history, overlays and how to dial.
608353
Madison uses area codes 608 and 353.
About these area codes
353
Covers southwestern Wisconsin
How to call a number in Madison
Inside the US
1 (608) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.Local call
555-0123Many areas now require the area code for local calls too; if a seven-digit call fails, add it.From outside the US
+1 608 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.Madison is on Central Time (CT); check the time before calling from another zone.
Madison quick facts
Madison was founded in 1836 and incorporated in 1846.
Founded1836
Incorporated1846
CountyDane CountyWisconsin
Area codes608, 353Population275,568Census ACS estimateZIP codes1453703, 53704, 53705…Elevation873 ft266 m
Time zoneCentral TimeCT
Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: Madison, Wisconsin and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Questions
What area code is Madison?
Madison uses area codes 608 and 353.
What time zone is area code 608 in?
Madison is on Central Time (CT).
Sources: Area codes 608 and 353, Area codes 608 and 353 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.