Oregon · Pacific Time
541 Area Code
The 541 area code is a telephone area code in Oregon, covering Eugene and the surrounding area. It lies in the Pacific Time zone for most of its territory.
Last updated June 5, 2026
Where is the 541 area code?
541 serves Eugene and nearby communities in Oregon. In the wider directory it sits in the West region.
Time zone note: Pacific statewide except a small Mountain-zone strip on the Idaho border.
Overlay codes serving Eugene
Eugene is served by an overlay of 2 area codes: 458, 541. Because more than one code covers the same area, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes, so Eugene numbers are no longer tied to a single prefix.
History of the 541 area code
541 was introduced as an overlay to relieve number exhaustion in the Eugene area, adding capacity on top of 458 rather than splitting the region. Overlays let existing customers keep their numbers while new lines draw from the added code. Learn more in our overlay guide.
Is 541 a scam or spam risk?
541 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 541 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is local or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
541 area code FAQ
Where is the 541 area code?
The 541 area code is in Oregon, serving Eugene and the surrounding area in the West region.
What time zone is 541 in?
541 is in the Pacific Time zone. Pacific statewide except a small Mountain-zone strip on the Idaho border.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 541?
Yes. Because Eugene is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 541 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 541 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.