Area code 906
Area code 906 serves Marquette and nearby parts of Michigan, including Sault Ste. Marie, Escanaba and Iron Mountain. It crosses a time zone line, so part of the code is on Eastern Time and part is on Central Time.
Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie, Escanaba and most of the Upper Peninsula.
Iron Mountain and the other counties along the Wisconsin border.
Area code 906 at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Main city | Marquette |
| Time zone | Eastern Time and Central Time |
| UTC offset | Eastern Time: UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer Central Time: UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Cities in 906
- Marquette
- Sault Ste. Marie
- Escanaba
- Iron Mountain
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 906 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Because this code spans two time zones, the times below cover only the hours that are allowed in both parts.
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 906 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 906
What time zone is area code 906?
Area code 906 crosses a time zone line. Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie, Escanaba and most of the Upper Peninsula are on Eastern Time, and Iron Mountain and the other counties along the Wisconsin border are on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 906?
Area code 906 is in Michigan. Its main city is Marquette, and it also covers Sault Ste. Marie, Escanaba and Iron Mountain.
What are the legal hours to call a 906 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.