What time zone is area code 206 in?

Area code 206 uses Pacific Time.

What area codes overlay 206?

564 serves the same area as 206. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.

Is a call from area code 206 a scam?

The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 206 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 206 number, let it go to voicemail.

Can a 206 number be outside Washington?

Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 206 caller can be anywhere.

Area code 206

Where is area code 206?

Seattle, Bainbridge Isle and Shoreline, Washington

Local time: … (Pacific Time)

State	Washington
Country	United States
Main cities	Seattle, Bainbridge Isle and Shoreline
Time zone	Pacific Time
Overlay area codes	564
In service since	1947
Assigned prefixes	752
Dialing format	(206) XXX-XXXX · +1 206 XXX XXXX from abroad

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Cities and towns in area code 206

Listed by how many phone prefixes (the 3 digits after the area code) are assigned to each place in 206.

Phone companies in area code 206

The carriers that hold the most 206 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.

Prefixes	Carrier
243	Qwest (Lumen)
95	T-Mobile USA
72	Onvoy
58	New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T)
57	Verizon Wireless
36	Mcimetro Access Transmission Services
34	Level 3 Communications
25	Allstream

All 752 prefixes in area code 206

Pick the 3 digits after the area code to see that prefix’s city and carrier.

Area codes that overlay 206

Questions

Where is area code 206?: Area code 206 is in Washington. It serves Seattle, Bainbridge Isle, Shoreline, Federal Way and Vashon and 3 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 206 in?: Area code 206 uses Pacific Time.
What area codes overlay 206?: 564 serves the same area as 206. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
Is a call from area code 206 a scam?: The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 206 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 206 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 206 start?: 206 went into service in 1947.
Can a 206 number be outside Washington?: Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 206 caller can be anywhere.

Other area codes in Washington

Area code	Main cities
253	Tacoma, Auburn and Fife
360	Vancouver, Olympia and Bellingham
425	Bellevue, Everett and Redmond
509	Spokane, Yakima and Kennewick