The 541 area code covers Eugene, Medford and 161 more places in Oregon.
Area code 541 is in Oregon, on Mountain Time and Pacific Time. In the 541 area, phone numbers are given out most in Lane County, then Jackson and Deschutes counties. It has been in service since November 5, 1995. 458 covers the same area, so two neighbours can have different area codes.
- Where
- 8 counties in Oregon, mostly Lane County, Jackson County and Deschutes County
- Time zone
- Mountain Time and Pacific Time
- In service since
- November 5, 1995
- Shares its area with
- 458 (since 2010)
- Prefixes in use
- 781
- How to dial
- Local calls need all 10 digits: 541-555-0142.
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Eugene holds 12% of the phone prefixes in area code 541.
A prefix is the three digits after the area code, and NANPA assigns each one to a town. Counting the 781 prefixes in use shows where 541 numbers are actually given out.
- Eugene95 prefixes, 12%
- Medford48 prefixes, 6%
- Bend48 prefixes, 6%
- Corvallis30 prefixes, 4%
- Roseburg26 prefixes, 3%
- Albany24 prefixes, 3%
- Grants Pass21 prefixes, 3%
- Klamath Falls20 prefixes, 3%
Also served: Coos Bay, The Dalles, Pendleton and Hermiston and 151 smaller places.
Qwest (Lumen) holds the most phone number prefixes in area code 541: 184 of 781.
NANPA, which runs the North American numbering plan, assigns each prefix (the three digits after the area code) to one carrier. Here is how the 781 prefixes in use in 541 divide between carriers; holders this page does not name are grouped as other carriers.
| Carrier | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qwest (Lumen)Lumen's landline company | 184 | 24% |
| CenturyLinkLandline company | 82 | 10% |
| T-MobileMobile network | 54 | 7% |
| AT&T MobilityMobile network | 50 | 6% |
| Ziply FiberLandline company | 45 | 6% |
| UScellularMobile network | 43 | 6% |
| 39 other carriers | 323 | 41% |
65% of these prefixes are pooled, which means the blocks of 1,000 numbers inside them can belong to other carriers. Any number can also have been moved to another carrier since, so this shows who holds the prefixes, not who serves a given number.
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Source: NANPA central office code assignments, October 1, 2026.
541 has been overlaid once since 1995.
1995
541 starts on November 5, 1995, split off from 503.
2010
On February 10, 2010, 458 is added on top of 541, so new numbers here can get either code.
A 541 number on your screen can still be a scam, because caller ID is easy to fake.
- Let an unknown call go to voicemail. A real caller leaves a message; a robocaller usually does not.
- Look the number up with the box above before you call back, because calling back tells a robocaller your line is live.
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The area codes closest to 541 are 503 and 530.
This list measures the distance between the centres of each area, across state lines, and shows codes that share one area together.
These are the questions people ask most about area code 541.
Where is area code 541?
541 covers Eugene, Medford, Bend and Corvallis and 159 more places in Oregon. In the 541 area, phone numbers are given out most in Lane County, then Jackson and Deschutes counties.
What state is area code 541 in?
Oregon. 541 is an Oregon area code on Mountain Time and Pacific Time.
What cities use area code 541?
The places holding the most 541 prefixes are Eugene, Medford, Bend, Corvallis, Roseburg, Albany, Grants Pass and Klamath Falls, out of 163 places in all. The count comes from NANPA's prefix assignments as of October 1, 2026.
Which phone company owns area code 541?
No single phone company owns 541. NANPA's records show Qwest (Lumen) holds the most 541 prefixes, 184 of 781, followed by CenturyLink and T-Mobile. Numbers move between carriers, so check one exact number with a carrier lookup.
What time zone is area code 541 in?
541 is on Mountain Time and Pacific Time.
When did area code 541 start?
541 went into service on November 5, 1995, when it was split off from 503.
Is 541 the same area as 458?
Yes. 458 (since 2010) covers the same ground as 541. Nobody's number changed when it was added; new lines simply get whichever code has numbers left, so two neighbours can have different codes.
How do I dial a 541 number?
Local calls need all 10 digits: 541-555-0142.
Is 541 a toll-free number?
No. 541 is a regular area code for Eugene and Medford in Oregon, not a toll-free one. The toll-free codes in North America are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
What area codes are near 541?
The closest are 503/971 (Portland, Oregon) and 530/837 (Chico, California), measured between the centres of each area.
Who called me from a 541 number?
Enter the full 10-digit number in the lookup above. It returns the listed owner where there is a public record, where the number is registered, and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line.
Is area code 541 a scam?
541 is a real Oregon area code, so the code itself is not a warning sign. Scam callers fake local-looking numbers on purpose, so judge the call by what the caller asks for, and look the number up before calling back.
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Source: NANPA, the North American Numbering Plan Administrator: its area code database and prefix assignments, as of October 1, 2026.