920 Area Code – Location, Scam Alert & Time Zone

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📞 920 Area Code — Quick Reference
📍 LocationGreen Bay, Wisconsin
🕐 Time ZoneCentral (UTC-6/UTC-5)
🗓️ StatusActive — Geographic

The 920 area code covers Green Bay, Wisconsin. Whether you received an unexpected call from this number or you’re trying to figure out where a 920 number is based, this guide covers the exact location, time zone, spam reputation, blocking instructions, and which cities fall under this code.

📍 Where Is the 920 Area Code Located?

The 920 area code is located in Wisconsin, primarily serving Green Bay and the surrounding region. It’s a standard geographic area code under the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). Keep in mind that mobile number portability means someone could carry a 920 number with them after moving — so the code tells you where the number was issued, not necessarily where the person is right now.

920 Area Code — Location Details
State/ProvinceWisconsin (WI)
Major CityGreen Bay
CountryUnited States (+1)
Time ZoneCentral (UTC-6/UTC-5)
TypeGeographic — Standard
NANPA StatusActive

🕐 920 Area Code Time Zone

The 920 area code operates in the Central Time Zone (UTC-6/UTC-5). Here’s how it compares to other US time zones:

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Time ZoneDifference from 920
Eastern Time+1 hour
Central TimeSame time
Mountain Time-1 hour
Pacific Time-2 hours
💡 Calling Tip: Reach someone in the 920 area between 10 AM – 4 PM their local time for the best chance of an answer. Calls outside those hours are more likely to be screened or ignored.

🛡️ Is 920 Area Code Spam or Scam?

Like most US area codes, 920 is used by both legitimate callers and scammers. The code itself is perfectly real — millions of people and businesses in Green Bay use it daily. But scammers frequently spoof 920 numbers because local-looking calls get answered more often than unfamiliar ones.

⚠️ Red Flag: If a 920 caller demands immediate payment via gift cards, wire transfer, or crypto — hang up. No legitimate organization uses these methods. Verify by calling the company’s official number directly.

How to verify: Don’t call back the number — look up the official number for whatever organization the caller claimed to represent and call that instead. Google the full 10-digit number in quotes to check if others have reported it as spam.

📵 How to Block 920 Spam Calls & Texts

Block on iPhone

  1. Open Phone → tap Recents
  2. Tap ⓘ next to the 920 spam number
  3. Scroll down → “Block this Caller”
  4. Silence all unknowns: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers → ON

Block on Android

  1. Open Phone → find the 920 number
  2. Tap ⋮ menu → “Block number”
  3. For broader blocking: Settings → Blocked numbers → Unknown toggle ON

Report Spam

  1. Forward spam texts to 7726 (SPAM)
  2. Report at reportfraud.ftc.gov
  3. Register at donotcall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222

🔍 Who Called from 920? Reverse Lookup

  1. Google the full 10-digit number in quotes — catches ~70% of unknown callers
  2. Check Whitepages.com or Truecaller.com
  3. Search 800notes.com for community reports
  4. No voicemail left? Almost certainly spam — legitimate callers leave messages
⚠️ One-Ring Scam: If a 920 number rings once and hangs up, do NOT call back. This scam connects you to a premium-rate line that charges your bill.

🔗 Nearby Area Codes

CodeLocationTime Zone
414Milwaukee, WisconsinCentral
608Madison, WisconsinCentral
262Kenosha, WisconsinCentral
715Eau Claire, WisconsinCentral
534Eau Claire, WisconsinCentral

❓ 920 Area Code — FAQ

What state is 920 area code in?
The 920 area code is in Wisconsin, serving Green Bay and surrounding areas.
What city does 920 cover?
920 primarily covers Green Bay and nearby communities in Wisconsin.
Is 920 toll-free?
No. 920 is a geographic area code. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, 888.
What time zone is 920?
Central (UTC-6/UTC-5).
Is 920 a scam?
920 is legitimate — it serves real people in Green Bay. But scammers may spoof 920 numbers. Verify suspicious callers independently.
Why do I keep getting 920 calls?
Repeated 920 calls without a known contact are likely robocalls. Use your phone’s Silence Unknown Callers feature.
Can I get a 920 number remotely?
Yes — VoIP services like Google Voice offer 920 numbers regardless of where you live.
Is 920 cell or landline?
920 covers both. US area codes don’t distinguish between mobile and landline.
How do I block 920 calls?
iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers. Android: Phone → Settings → Blocked numbers. For area-code blocking, use Truecaller or RoboKiller.

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Updated April 2026 · Data from NANPA & FCC · areacodess.org/