206 Area Code — Seattle, WA
Area code 206 serves Seattle and 2 other cities in Washington. Local time follows America/Los_Angeles. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Washington
- Primary city
- Seattle
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 206
The 206 area code covers 3 cities and communities in Washington.
- Seattle
- Mercer Island
- Vashon
About Area Code 206
Area code 206 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Washington region anchored on Seattle.
206 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 206 line.
Mobile numbers in 206 are portable: a person who moved away from Seattle may still carry a 206 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 206 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Washington, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Washington.
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206 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 206?
Area code 206 is located in Washington, primarily serving Seattle and surrounding cities including Mercer Island, Vashon. The region operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles) time.
What state is 206 area code?
206 is a Washington area code. It was put into service in 1947 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 206 a scam area code?
206 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Washington. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 206 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 206 use?
Area code 206 operates on PT (America/Los_Angeles). Numbers in this area code follow standard Washington time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 206 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 206 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.