What is area code 206?

Area code 206 is a North American telephone area code in the state of Washington, serving the city of Seattle and its surrounding suburbs. It was one of the original area codes established in 1947 as part of the North American Numbering Plan.

Despite being one of the oldest area codes in the United States, area code 206 has not yet been split or overlaid with a new area code. This is due to number conservation efforts and the use of number pooling to efficiently manage the numbering resources within the area code.

In addition to Seattle, area code 206 also serves the communities of Mercer Island, the Vashon Island, and parts of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. The area code is located in the Pacific Time Zone and is often associated with the vibrant culture, technology industry, and outdoor recreational opportunities in the Seattle metropolitan area.