Area Code 206 — Washington

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 206 is located in Washington and operates on Pacific Time . The largest city served is Seattle .

Coverage Area

Area code 206 — Washington

Area Code Details

Area Code: 206
State / Province: Washington (WA)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Pacific Time Pacific Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: January 1, 1947
Assigned: January 1, 1947
Population Served: ~836,056 est.
Overlay Complex: 206/564

Cities Served

Largest City Seattle

Seattle Des Moines Bainbridge Island Richmond Beach

History & Relationships

New codes split from 206

253 Washington 360 Washington 425 Washington

Rate Centers & Exchanges

4 rate centers identified within area code 206

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 206

What state is area code 206?

Area code 206 is located in Washington, United States.

Where is area code 206 from?

Area code 206 originates from Washington. It operates in the Pacific Time zone.

What time zone is area code 206?

Area code 206 falls within the Pacific Time zone (Pacific Time).

What cities are in area code 206?

Area code 206 serves cities including Seattle, Des Moines, Bainbridge Island, Richmond Beach.

Is a call from area code 206 a scam?

Area code 206 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Washington. Like any area code, individual numbers using 206 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.