Area Code 206
Area code 206 covers Seattle and nearby cities including Shoreline, Burien, Bainbridge Island in Washington, in the Pacific Time.
Area code 206 quick facts
| Location | Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| In service | 1947-01-01 |
| Overlay codes | 564 |
| Nearby codes | 564, 360, 253, 425, 604, 503 |
| Carrier coverage | 753 prefixes; 44% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 840 complaints across 142 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 206 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 206 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.
Most-complained 206 numbers:
- (206) 922-0880 — 92 complaints
- (206) 453-2329 — 74 complaints
- (206) 536-3695 — 56 complaints
- (206) 745-5159 — 22 complaints
- (206) 875-5457 — 22 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 206
Seattle, Shoreline, Burien, Bainbridge Island, Des Moines, Mercer Island, White Center
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Carriers in area code 206
Area code 206 spans 753 prefixes, about 44% wireless. Top carriers: T-MOBILE USA, INC., QWEST CORPORATION, ONVOY, LLC - WA, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - WA. Look up the carrier and line type for a 206 number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 206?
Area code 206 covers Seattle and nearby cities including Shoreline, Burien, Bainbridge Island in Washington, in the Pacific Time.
What cities use area code 206?
Area code 206 serves Seattle, Shoreline, Burien, Bainbridge Island, Des Moines, and 2 other communities in Washington.
What time zone is area code 206 in?
Area code 206 is in the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
How do you dial a 206 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 206 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 206 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 206 a scam?
A 206 number is geographically tied to Washington, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 206 a country code?
No. 206 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 206 number written for international dialing looks like +1 206 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.