906 Area Code
Michigan, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:45 AM
Area code 906 is in Michigan, USA, serving Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie and Escanaba. It uses Eastern Time and Central Time — the time there now is 3:45 AM. In service since 1961.
| Area code | 906 |
|---|---|
| Location | Michigan, USA |
| Major cities | Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie, Escanaba |
| Time zone | Eastern Time / Central Time |
| In service since | 1961 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 906?
Michigan, USA — including Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie and Escanaba.
What time zone is area code 906?
Eastern Time and Central Time (the area spans two time zones).
How do I call a 906 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 906 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 906 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 906 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 906 … .
Is a call from 906 a scam?
Not by itself — 906 is an ordinary geographic area code in Michigan. 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.