Area codesWisconsin353

USA Area code 353 - Wisconsin, WI

Area code 353 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area codes in southwestern Wisconsin in Wisconsin. It was activated in 1955 and today covers roughly 595,882 residents across 33 cities and towns .

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Local time in 353 ?
-
Population served ?
0.6M
Overlay code ?
608
Time zone ?
Central (CT)
Activated ?
1955

Who called me from area code 353?

A call from area code 353 most likely originates from Wisconsin or elsewhere in Wisconsin - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:

  1. Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
  2. Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 353 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 353 residents see it.
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1. Were you expecting a call today?
2. Do you recognise the specific number (not just the area code)?
3. Have you searched the number online yet?
4. Is it during normal business hours in 353?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Cities in the 353 area code

Area code 353 serves the following 33 communities:

Adams
Buffalo
Columbia
Crawford
Dane
Grant
Green
Iowa
Jackson
Juneau
La Crosse
Lafayette
Marquette
Monroe
Richland
Rock
Sauk
Trempealeau
Vernon
Madison
Verona
Sun Prairie
Platteville
Lancaster
Lodi
Portage
Baraboo
Wisconsin Dells
Beloit
Janesville
Prairie du Chien
Viroqua
Sparta

Area codes near 353 (overlay + neighboring)

If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Wisconsin area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.

Robocall complaints in area code 353

Live FCC data coming soon. Our automated scraper for FCC consumer-complaint statistics is in build. Once live, this section will show a real monthly trend chart of robocall complaints tied to 353 numbers, refreshed on the FCC's monthly release cadence.

Source will be FCC Consumer Complaint Data.

Recently reported scam numbers in 353

No reports for 353 yet. Be the first - use the “Report a scam call” form below to flag a number you've received. Approved reports appear here alongside FCC-recorded complaints.

How to block 353 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 353 numbers around Wisconsin, Wisconsin? You can't legitimately block every 353 call without also missing legitimate ones from Wisconsin, Wisconsin - so the practical fix is to turn on your carrier's free spam filter and register on the national do-not-call list. Step-by-step for each major US carrier below.

AT&T

  1. Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your wireless number.
  3. Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
  4. To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.

Verizon

  1. Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your Verizon account.
  3. Turn on Spam Filter.
  4. To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.

T-Mobile

  1. Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
  2. Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
  3. Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
  4. To block a specific number, dial #662# from your device.

All carriers

  1. Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
  2. Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
  3. On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
  4. On Android: Phone app → ⋮ → Settings → Caller ID & spam.

Sources: carrier support pages (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), FCC consumer guides. Free features as of 2026. Every one of these steps costs nothing.

History of the 353 area code

Area codes 608 and 353 are telephone area codes in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for much of southwestern Wisconsin, including the state capital city Madison.

353 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 353?

Area code 353 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area codes in southwestern Wisconsin in Wisconsin, primarily including Wisconsin and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1955.

Where does area code 353 cover?

Area code 353 covers the Wisconsin, Wisconsin area.

Is 353 a real area code or a scam?

353 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 353 numbers because the code is well-known and appears local to millions of residents. Always verify the specific number, not the area code.

How do I block 353 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Wisconsin. Better options: register on the National Do-Not-Call list, enable your carrier's spam-filter (all major US carriers now offer this free), and report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints so they show up in the trend data on this page.

What's the overlay area code for 353?

353 shares coverage with overlay code 608. That means new phone numbers issued in the same geographic area may have either area code, and 10-digit dialing is required.

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