206 Area Code

Area Code 206
State Washington
Country United State
Code Type General Purpose Code
In Service Yes
Timezone Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Overlay Complex 206/564
Assignment Date 01-JAN-47
In Service Date 01-JAN-47
Area Code 206

What is the 206 Area Code?

Area code 206 is located in Washington, within United State, serving the region's residents and businesses. The 206 area code was first assigned in 01-JAN-47 and has been in service since 01-JAN-47.

The 206 area code is part of an overlay complex, which includes the area codes 206/564. These codes all serve the same geographic region.

Cities in Area Code 206

Bainbridge Island
Boulevard Park
Burien
Des Moines
Lake Forest Park
Mercer Island
Normandy Park
Riverton
SeaTac
Seattle
Shoreline
Tukwila
Vashon
White Center

Area codes of Washington
Area codes of Washington

Further Details on the 206 Area Code

Where is the 206 Area Code Located?

Area code 206 serves the entire state of Washington in United State, providing phone services to both residential and business users. It covers urban, suburban, and rural areas alike, ensuring reliable communication across the region.

What time zone is area code 206 in?

Area code 206 is located in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) time zone. This designation indicates the predominant time zone for calls made within this area code.

When was area code 206 assigned and put into service?

Area code 206 was officially assigned on 01-JAN-47, signifying its designation for use in telecommunications, and it became operational on 01-JAN-47, allowing callers to begin using this area code for their dialing needs.

Is the 206 Area Code Still Active?

Yes, the 302 area code is still active and in service. It is the primary area code for all landline and mobile phones registered in Delaware. There are no overlay codes currently in place for the state.

What are the dialing requirements for making calls with area code 206?

For local calls within area code 206, the required dialing pattern is 10D. For toll calls, you'll need to dial 1+10D , where "D" indicates the number of digits to dial. When calling foreign NPAs from area code 206, local calls require 10D, and toll calls use 1+10D.

Data Sources: NANPA Area Code, U.S. Area Code Map