906 Area Code — Marquette, MI
Area code 906 serves Marquette and 3 other cities in Michigan. Local time follows America/New_York. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Michigan
- Primary city
- Marquette
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1957
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 906
The 906 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Michigan.
- Marquette
- Sault Ste. Marie
- Iron Mountain
- Escanaba
About Area Code 906
Area code 906 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1957. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Michigan region anchored on Marquette.
906 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 906 line.
Mobile numbers in 906 are portable: a person who moved away from Marquette may still carry a 906 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 906 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Michigan, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Michigan.
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906 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 906?
Area code 906 is located in Michigan, primarily serving Marquette and surrounding cities including Sault Ste. Marie, Iron Mountain, Escanaba. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 906 area code?
906 is a Michigan area code. It was put into service in 1957 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 906 a scam area code?
906 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Michigan. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 906 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 906 use?
Area code 906 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Michigan time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 906 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 906 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.