Area code 206
Area code 206 serves Seattle and nearby parts of Washington, including Bainbridge Island, Mercer Island and Shoreline. It is on Pacific Time, which observes daylight saving time. 564 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 206 at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
| Main city | Seattle |
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 564 |
Cities in 206
- Seattle
- Bainbridge Island
- Mercer Island
- Shoreline
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 206 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 206 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 206 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Central | 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Mountain | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Arizona | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Pacific | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
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Questions about 206
What time zone is area code 206?
Area code 206 is on Pacific Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 206?
Area code 206 is in Washington. Its main city is Seattle, and it also covers Bainbridge Island, Mercer Island and Shoreline.
What are the legal hours to call a 206 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 206?
564 covers the same area as 206, so numbers in the same town can have either code.