Seattle, Washington · PST/PDT (UTC-8) · United States
Seattle city proper and immediate surrounding area
Original 1947 area code. Seattle suburbs use 425 and 253.
Dial 1 + 206 + 7-digit number for calls from outside the area. Local calls within the same area code may use 7-digit dialing where available.
From outside United States: dial your country's exit code + 1 + 206 + number. From most countries, the format is +1-206-XXX-XXXX.
Area code 206 is in PST/PDT (UTC-8). Business hours are typically 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time. Remember that clocks shift during DST (March–November).
While (206) is a legitimate area code, scammers can spoof any number. Never share personal info with unknown callers. Verify by calling the organization directly.
Area code data sourced from NANPA. Timezone data from IANA Time Zone Database. Last updated March 2026.