Area code 206
Washington · Seattle, Tacoma
- Area code
- 206
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Washington
- Major cities
- Seattle, Tacoma
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Note
- Seattle metro area code.
This is a domestic area code inside United States. It is not the international calling code.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities use area code 206?
Area code 206 serves Washington in United States, including Seattle, Tacoma.
What region does area code 206 cover?
Area code 206 covers Washington. Area codes route calls to a specific city or region within a country's national telephone network.
What is the difference between an area code and a calling code?
A calling code routes a call across borders to a national network, while an area code routes it to a city or region inside that network. For a United States number, the country calling code is the international prefix and 206 is the domestic area code.
What time zone is area code 206 in?
Area code 206 is in the IANA time zone America/Los_Angeles.
Is area code 206 the international calling code?
No. 206 is a domestic area code inside United States, not the international calling code. To call this region from abroad, you dial the country's calling code first, then 206 and the local number.