Where is Area Code 541?
Area code 541 is located in the state of Oregon. It covers a vast region, including several major cities and counties. Here are some of the key areas served by area code 541:
- Eugene
- Bend
- Medford
- Springfield
- Corvallis
- Albany
- Grants Pass
- Ashland
The area code encompasses a diverse range of counties, providing telephone services to both urban and rural communities. For more detailed information about the regions covered by area code 541, you can visit the Oregon Public Utility Commission.
Oregon Public Utility Commission
201 High Street SE, Suite 100, Salem, OR 97301-3398 or
PO Box 1088, Salem, OR 97308-1088
Phone: 503-378-6600
Toll Free: 800-522-2404
Consumer Questions: puc.consumer@puc.oregon.gov
What time zone is 541 area code in the USA?
The 541 area code is situated in the Pacific Time Zone (PT). This time zone is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8). During daylight saving time, which typically runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, the time zone shifts to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), UTC-7. For accurate timekeeping, refer to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
History of the 541 Area Code
The 541 area code was created in 1995 as a split from the original 503 area code. This change was necessitated by the rapid growth in demand for new telephone numbers, driven by population growth and the proliferation of mobile devices and internet services. The split allowed for a more efficient allocation of numbers across the state. For more historical details, visit the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA).
NANPA Mailing Address
One Tower Center Boulevard
Suite 800
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
NANPA Customer Support
Tel: 1-866-623-2282
Email: support@nanpa.com
Fax: 571-363-3838
How Many People Use the 541 Area Code?
The 541 area code (along with area code 458) serves a population of over 2,0 million people. This figure represents the diverse communities within the area code's coverage, including both densely populated urban centers and more sparsely populated rural areas. For more demographic information, consult the U.S. Census Bureau.
U.S. Census Bureau
4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233
Tel: 301-763-INFO (4636) or 800-923-8282
Is the 541 Area Code Toll-Free?
The 541 area code is a geographic area code, not a toll-free number. It is designated for specific regions within Oregon and is used for standard local and long-distance calls. Toll-free numbers in the United States typically begin with the prefixes 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, and 833. For more information on toll-free numbers, visit the Federal Communications Commission.
Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554
Tel: 1-888-CALL FCC (225-5322)
https://www.fcc.gov/