206 area code
The 206 area code covers Seattle and its closest suburbs, Washington. Main cities include Seattle, Shoreline, Burien and Mercer Island.
- State
- Washington
- Main cities
- Seattle, Shoreline, Burien, Mercer Island
- Time zone
- Pacific Time
- Same area as
- 564
- In service since
- 1947
- Local calls
- 10 digits
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Where is the 206 area code?
Area code 206 covers Seattle and its closest suburbs, Washington, including Seattle, Shoreline, Burien and Mercer Island. It went into service in 1947, as one of the original North American area codes. It shares the same area with 564, so new local numbers there can get any of these codes. Local calls need all 10 digits.
Got a call from a 206 number?
A 206 number was first given out in the Seattle area. Area codes show where a number was assigned, not where the caller is today, and spam callers can fake any number. If you don’t know the caller, let it go to voicemail or look up the full number before you call back.
206 area code FAQ
Where is the 206 area code?
206 covers Seattle and its closest suburbs, Washington, including Seattle, Shoreline, Burien and Mercer Island.
What time zone is area code 206?
Area code 206 is on Pacific Time.
What other area codes cover the same area as 206?
564. They’re overlay codes for the same area, so a local number there can have any of them.
Can I get a free 206 business phone number?
Yes. Pick 206 when you set up your Scheduley number and it gets a local number for you, if one is available. The number is free, and an AI receptionist can answer it 24/7 and book appointments.