Wisconsin · Central Time  Updated July 2026

Area Code 353

Madison and surrounding communities

Area code 353 serves Madison, Wisconsin and communities including Arlington, Bangor, Baraboo and more. Every city it covers is listed below, with who-called help, the live local time and the full prefix registry.

Getting calls from a 353 number? The code is legit, but spoofing is common. Look up the prefix ›
Largest cityMadison
Local time2:20 AM CT
Nearby608 · 563 · 262
Since2023
Call now?Late in Madison. Consider texting

Who Called Me from Area Code 353?

Quick answerA 353 call usually comes from Madison or nearby communities, but caller ID can be spoofed, so a local-looking number isn’t proof. If there’s no voicemail, let it go: legitimate callers leave messages.
  • No voicemail? Let it go. Real callers leave messages.
  • Recognize the pattern? Check the number in the prefix lookup.
  • Getting repeats? ActiveArmor® blocks and labels them automatically.
  • Same prefix calling again? Compare it against this month’s most-reported 353 prefixes, right on this page.
  • Curious who issued a number? Every 353 prefix belongs to a carrier — the registry names it.
Been targeted?Report the call at reportfraud.ftc.gov — reports feed the complaint data that powers spam blocking, including the board on this page. AT&T customers already have ActiveArmor® screening built in.
Most-reported 353 prefixes this month
PrefixReported patternReport volume
(353) 200-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(353) 935-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(353) 201-XXXXNo reports this window

2 unwanted-call reports naming 353 numbers in FTC Do Not Call complaint data, July 2–17, 2026. Consumer-reported and unverified.

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Is Area Code 353 a Scam?

No. 353 is a legitimate Madison area code.

It’s added to the 608 region in 2023 and serves Madison and surrounding communities. But legitimacy of the code says nothing about any single call. Scammers spoof local numbers constantly.

The code is realAdded to the 608 region in 2023; 13 assigned carrier prefixes serve it today.
Spoofing happens“Neighbor spoofing” fakes local numbers. No voicemail? Let it go.
Screening includedActiveArmor® labels and blocks suspected spam. Included with AT&T wireless plans.

Been targeted? Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Reports feed the complaint data that powers spam blocking.

Scam texts from area code 353 numbers

The most common area code 353 text scam is the “wrong number” opener: a friendly message that pretends to know you, then moves the chat to WhatsApp and eventually to an investment pitch. Scripts currently circulating:

  • “U at home?” · “Are you busy tomorrow?” · “How are you doing?”
  • Delivery-problem and job-offer texts that link out to a login page

Don’t reply. A response marks your number as live. Forward scam texts to 7726 (SPAM), and AT&T ActiveArmor® filters known senders automatically.

How number spoofing works in area code 353

Caller ID is easy to forge. Spoofing fakes the number a call displays. The real owner of that 353 number isn’t involved and usually has no idea. That’s why blocking one number rarely stops the calls.

  • A call from a number almost identical to yours (same 353 and prefix) is “mirror spoofing.” A missed call from your own number is never worth returning.
  • Strangers calling you back saying you called them? Your 353 number is being spoofed. It typically passes within days, and you don’t need a new number. Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
  • The caller-ID checkmark: AT&T verifies network calls (STIR/SHAKEN). A verified mark means the displayed number wasn’t faked. No mark doesn’t always mean scam, but treat it with more caution.

Spoofed or not, the rule holds: unexpected caller, no voicemail? Let it go.

353 Area Code Prefix & Carrier Lookup

The three digits after the area code identify the carrier a number was issued to. All 13 assigned 353 prefixes below are real, from the public numbering registry. Type to filter.

This isn’t a reverse phone lookup: no legitimate free service can tell you who owns a specific number. What a 353 prefix does show: the carrier that issued it, whether it’s wireless, landline or VoIP, and the community it belongs to, which is often enough to judge whether a call was worth returning.

13 prefixes · updated monthly
PrefixCarrierLine type
353-200Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
353-201WavenationLandline
353-202T-MobileWireless
353-222Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
353-333Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
353-353Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
353-444Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
353-465AhoiLandline
353-529Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
353-666Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
353-777Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
353-888Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
353-999Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP

Line type reflects the registry assignment; ported numbers can differ. Unknown 353 number calling? ActiveArmor® screens it before you ever look it up.

Cities & Communities in and around Area Code 353

Communities the 353 serves, filtered against the numbering registry’s rate centers, with each community’s key ZIP codes and the AT&T home internet available there. Cities link to their local AT&T internet page.

City / communityKey ZIP codesAT&T internet
Arlington53911, 53571, 53955Internet Air
Bangor54614, 54669, 54653Internet Air
Baraboo53913, 53561Internet Air
Belleville53508, 53574, 53521Internet Air
Beloit61080, 53511, 53501Fiber up to 5 GIG
Black River Falls54615Internet Air
Blue Mounds53517, 53507, 53572Internet Air
Brodhead53520, 53576, 53550Internet Air
Brooklyn53521, 53575Internet Air
Cambridge53523, 53531, 53551Internet Air
Camp Douglas54637, 54618, 53950Internet Air
Clinton53525, 53114, 53505Internet Air
Cottage Grove53527, 53718, 53714Internet Air
Cross Plains53528, 53515, 53562Internet Air
Cuba City53807, 53803, 53811Internet Air
Dane53529, 53597, 53555Internet Air
De ForestFiber up to 1 GIG
Deerfield53531, 53523, 53527Internet Air

City list: AT&T service-area records and the public numbering registry. Key ZIPs: U.S. Census data for each community. Internet type: AT&T eligibility data, June 2026. Availability is always confirmed at your exact address.

353 Area Code Map

Area code 353 serves Madison and nearby communities in WI.

Map of area code 353 coverage in Wisconsin↓  Printable PDF

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Counties Covered by the 353 Area Code

Dane County
Share of combined population44%
Population561,504
Largest 353 cityMadison
Rock County
Share of combined population13%
Population163,687
Largest 353 cityBeloit
La Crosse County
Share of combined population9%
Population120,784
Largest 353 cityBangor
Jefferson County
Share of combined population7%
Population84,900
Largest 353 cityFort Atkinson

Counties are served in whole or in part; population is U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. The 353 also reaches parts of Sauk County, Columbia County, Grant County, Monroe County, Green County, Juneau County, Jackson County, Adams County and 1 more.

The 353, explained

Area Code 353: More Than a Number in Madison

In Madison, the 353 is more than digits on a caller ID. It arrived in 2023, layered onto the 608 region, and it has meant Madison and surrounding communities ever since — 13 carrier prefixes keep its lines busy today, and an established 353 number still says you’ve been here a while.

The map tells its own story: Madison and surrounding communities, with 608 sharing the same streets today. Several codes, one local calling area, no long-distance between any of them — only the 353 came first.

Keeping a 353 matters here. An existing 353 number ports to a new phone, a new carrier, or a new AT&T line, and stays yours anywhere in the U.S. New lines in the area often draw 608 instead — one more reason locals hold on to theirs.

Need a new local number? Shop plans Keep your 353: bring it to AT&T

Internet, wireless & stores in the 353

AT&T Home Internet in Area Code 353

AT&T home internet serves communities across area code 353, with AT&T Fiber where it’s built and AT&T Internet Air covering the gaps. Availability is decided address by address; every community in the table above links to its local internet page.

No data capsNo annual contractNo equipment fees

AT&T Fiber: Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds vary. For 5-GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info., visit att.com/speed101. AT&T Internet Air: AT&T Internet Air not available in all areas. In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a minimum of 30 min.

Pair it with wireless in an internet + wireless bundle. Run a business in the 353? AT&T Business Internet is available at many addresses.

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Moving to Area Code 353?

Set up home internet in area code 353 before the boxes arrive, and find your new community in the table above or check your exact address below.

Your number moves with you: port your 353 number from anywhere, or keep your old number when you arrive. An AT&T store nearby can handle the whole switch in one visit.

1 · Check your addressSee Fiber or Internet Air availability in seconds.
2 · Schedule for move-in dayInstall lined up before the boxes arrive.
3 · Keep your numberYour mobile number ports; your internet moves.
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Get set up before move-in dayPlan your move ›

AT&T Wireless in Area Code 353

AT&T’s 5G network covers most of area code 353. ActiveArmor® spam blocking is included with every unlimited plan, your 353 number stays yours, and great cell phone deals in Madison are a tap away.

5G across the 353ActiveArmor® includedKeep your 353 number

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy. 5G req’s compatible plan & device. Coverage not available everywhere. Learn more at att.com/5Gforyou.

Need a new 353 number? Ask when you activate a line: the 353 shares its territory with 608, so new lines may draw one of those codes, and porting an existing 353 number keeps it yours.

See the AT&T wireless coverage map for the 353 ›

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Stay connected across MadisonShop wireless plans ›

AT&T Stores in Area Code 353

Looking for cell phone stores in area code 353? These stores serve the 353 area — walk in for switching, porting, upgrades and hands-on help. (The 353 is new enough that most local stores still answer on longer-established numbers.)

Every AT&T store in the region, company owned and authorized retailer alike, each with its own store page.

AT&T store employee helping a customer with her phone
Real help from real people in MadisonFind your store ›

All AT&T Stores Serving the 353 Area

Every AT&T store serving the 353’s communities. Tap any number to call.

10 AT&T locations serving the 353 area

International Calling from Area Code 353

Calling abroad from area code 353? AT&T International Calling adds discounted or unlimited rates to 200+ countries on top of your existing plan, and unlimited texting from the U.S. to 200+ destinations is already included on AT&T unlimited plans.

Where the 353 calls most:MexicoIndiaChinaLaosThailand

Top places of birth among foreign-born residents of the 353’s counties, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023.

Calling abroad from a 353 number: dial 011 + country code + number (or just + on a mobile). Traveling abroad instead? International Day Pass® takes your talk, text and data with you for a flat daily rate.

International Calling and International Day Pass® availability, rates and included destinations vary by plan; see att.com for the current country list.

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353 Area Code Quick Facts & Dialing

Time zoneCentral
Overlays608share this territory
Established2023added to the 608 region
Dialing10 digitsrequired
Toll-free?Nogeographic code
Population1.27Mcounties served, Census 2023

How to dial a 353 number

ScenarioFormatExample
Local call (within the region)353 + 7-digit number(353) 555-0100
Long distance (within the U.S.)1 + 353 + 7-digit number1 (353) 555-0100
Calling 353 from another country+1 353 + 7-digit number+1 353 555 0100
From a mobile phone(353) + 7-digit number(353) 555-0100

A Short History of Area Code 353

Added in 2023 to the 608 region, the 353 serves Madison and surrounding communities. No splits or overlays have divided its territory since.

2023Added to the 608 region

In service since 2023. Today the 353’s territory is shared with overlay code 608, so ten-digit dialing is required.

Nearby & Related Area Codes

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Area Code 353 FAQ

What area code is 353?
353 is the area code for Madison, Wisconsin and the surrounding communities. It appears at the front of every local 10-digit phone number in the area.
Where is area code 353?
Area code 353 serves Madison, Wisconsin and nearby communities including Arlington, Bangor, Baraboo. The full city list is in the cities table above.
Why did I get a text message from a 353 number?
The most common 353 text scam opens like a wrong number (“u at home?”, “are you busy tomorrow?”) and tries to move you to WhatsApp. Don’t reply. Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) and delete it. AT&T ActiveArmor® filters known scam senders automatically.
Who called me from area code 353?
A 353 number usually means Madison or a nearby community, but spoofing is common. This page’s prefix lookup isn’t a reverse phone lookup — it can’t name the caller, but it shows the carrier, line type and community a number was issued to, which is often enough to judge a call.
What time zone is area code 353?
Central time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Why am I getting calls from 353 numbers?
353 is an active, legitimate Wisconsin area code, but scammers spoof local numbers because people answer them. If there’s no voicemail, let it go. AT&T ActiveArmor® blocks and labels spam automatically, and you can report unwanted calls at reportfraud.ftc.gov. The spam report board above shows which 353 prefixes are drawing complaints right now.
Is 353 a toll-free number?
No. 353 is a geographic area code tied to Madison, Wisconsin. Toll-free calls come from 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888 numbers.
What’s the difference between 353 and 608?
Nothing on the map: 353 is an overlay of 608, covering the same Madison area. Calls between them are local; only the three digits at the front differ.
Which cities use area code 353?
The largest communities include Arlington, Bangor, Baraboo, Belleville, Beloit. The full list is in the cities table above.
Does AT&T offer service in the 353?
Yes: home internet, wireless and retail stores across the 353. Availability is checked address by address.
Can I still get a 353 number?
Yes. Carriers in Madison and across the 353 still issue 353 numbers on new lines, and you can port an existing 353 number to any carrier. Newer lines in the same area may also receive numbers from an overlay code.
Can I keep my 353 number if I move?
Yes. Phone numbers are portable: your 353 number can move with you anywhere in the U.S., whether you stay with your carrier or switch.
Sources: city and store data from AT&T records; prefix and carrier assignments from the public numbering registry (pulled July 2026). Facts regenerate monthly.
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