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Area code 206

Area code 206 covers Seattle, Washington. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Washington Major City: Seattle Pacific Time (PT) Overlay: 206/564
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 206?

Area code 206 is assigned to Seattle and the surrounding region in Washington. Calls to numbers that start with 206 are routed to this area.

Area code 206 shares its territory with 564. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

King CountyKitsap County

Line types

  • Mobile 31.91%
  • Landline 68.09%
02 / MAP

Area code 206 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Seattle

This area code is in the Pacific Time (PT) time zone.

Local timeSeattle, WA--:--:--

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America/Los_AngelesLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Seattle

WITHIN THE US206 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 206 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 206 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 206 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 206 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 206 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 206 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 206

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Lumen Technologies
56%
Sinch
14%
Verizon Business
7%
Ziply Fiber
6%
AT&T
5%
Others
12%

Mobile

T-MOBILE USA
40%
AT&T Mobility
24%
Verizon Wireless
24%
USA Mobility
10%
Sinch
2%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 206

752 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(206) 200 Mobile Seattle Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - WA
(206) 201 Landline Bainbridge Island AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - WA
(206) 202 Landline Seattle SinchONVOY, LLC - WA
(206) 203 Landline Seattle SinchONVOY, LLC - WA
(206) 204 Landline Seattle Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(206) 205 Landline Seattle Lumen TechnologiesQWEST CORPORATION
(206) 206 Landline Seattle AT&TLEAP TELECOM, LLC
(206) 207 Landline Seattle SinchONVOY, LLC - WA
(206) 208 Landline Seattle SinchONVOY, LLC - WA
(206) 209 Landline Seattle SinchONVOY, LLC - WA

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07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 206

Where is area code 206 used?
Area code 206 serves Seattle and the surrounding area in Washington, including King County, Kitsap County.
What city is area code 206 from?
The main city of area code 206 is Seattle, WA.
What time zone is area code 206 in?
Area code 206 is in the Pacific Time (PT) time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
Is 206 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 564. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 206 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 206 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 206 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 206 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 206 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 206?
Most landline blocks belong to Lumen Technologies and most mobile blocks to T-MOBILE USA. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 206 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 68.09% of the number blocks are landline, 31.91% mobile.
How do I save a 206 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 206 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 206?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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