206 Area Code
Washington, USA
Local time now · Pacific Time
12:44 AM
Area code 206 is in Washington, USA, serving Seattle, Shoreline, Burien and Des Moines. It uses Pacific Time — the time there now is 12:44 AM. 564 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 1947.
| Area code | 206 |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, USA |
| Major cities | Seattle, Shoreline, Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac, Mercer Island, Bainbridge Island, Union Hill-Novelty Hill |
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| Overlay codes | 564 |
| In service since | 1947 |
| Dialing | 1+10-digit dialing permissible at service provider discretion |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 206?
Washington, USA — including Seattle, Shoreline, Burien, Des Moines and SeaTac.
What time zone is area code 206?
Pacific Time.
How do I call a 206 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 206 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 206 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 206 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 206 … .
Is a call from 206 a scam?
Not by itself — 206 is an ordinary geographic area code in Washington. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.