206 Area Code: Location, City, Scams, How To Block [2022]

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Are you getting a lot of calls from 206 Area Code? In this post, we are going to look at 206 Area Code Location, 206 Area Code Cities & How to Block 206 Area Code.

206 Area Code
Location	City of Seattle, areas of Mercer Island, Bainbridge Island, Vashon Island and areas included under Seattle metro area from Des Moines to Woodway.
Time Zone	PT (Pacific Time Zone)
Standard Time	UTC−08:00
Daylight Savings Time	UTC−07:00
Major Cities	Seattle
Is Number Toll Free	No
Are Scams Reported	IRS Scams, Tech Support Scams & Insurance Scams
Major Carriers	Qwest Corporation, Verizon Wireless, International Telcom, Ltd, Cingular

206 Area Code is a telephone code that serves city of Seattle, areas of Mercer Island, Bainbridge Island, Vashon Island and areas included under Seattle metro area from Des Moines to Woodway.

The largest city serving area code 206 is Seattle City with a population of 3,489,000.

If you are tired of getting scam area code calls on your number, you can try signing up for a Scam Call Blocking service like Robokiller.

When I was heading marketing for a large coworking company, I set up the entire cloud telephony infrastructure.

This included setting up toll free numbers, hiring a team of customer support executives, setting up Quality control, improving scripts, improving the whole telephony flow for our customers.

I had used a virtual telephony system back then which meant that calls from around the world were hitting a toll free number such as calls from an 206 Area Code number and then routed back to our customer support executives.

One of the biggest problems plaguing the telephony industry is spam and scam calls. When you get a call from an unknown number, like 206 Area Code it is usually a scam and unless you are aware of the caller, it is best to ignore the call.

206 Area Code Location, City, Scams & How to Block

What is 206 Area Code

206 Area Code is the telephone code that serves city of Seattle, areas of Mercer Island, Bainbridge Island, Vashon Island and areas included under Seattle metro area from Des Moines to Woodway.

Seattle is the largest city covered under area code 206 but the area code also covers the locations of Shoreline, Burien, SeaTac, Mercer Island, Des Moines, Bainbridge Island, Tukwila, Bryn Mawr-Skyway, White Center, Lake Forest Park, Vashon, Riverton, Normandy Park, Boulevard Park, Edmonds, Woodway.

Where is 206 Area Code

As area code 206 primarily covers the city of Seattle, most of the calls originating from this area code is most likely Seattle or any of the suburb of Seattle.

206 Area Code is a telephone code also coveres Shoreline, Burien, SeaTac, Mercer Island, Des Moines, Bainbridge Island, Tukwila, Bryn Mawr-Skyway, White Center, Lake Forest Park, Vashon, Riverton, Normandy Park, Boulevard Park, Edmonds, Woodway.

In the section, below I have listed all the cities that are covered under Area code 206.

206 Area Code Missed Call

If you’ve ever encountered a missed code originating from area code 206, chances are it’s a robotic or spam caller attempting to ascertain the activity status of your number. It is advisable not to initiate a return call in such instances; instead, it’s prudent to verify the number through reputable sources like Google before considering any response. Numerous users have shared instances of multiple missed calls attributed to area code 206, likely indicative of automated dialers persistently attempting connections until they elicit a response.

206 Area Code Spam Calls

Numerous spam calls are associated with area code 206, where a multitude of businesses operate and occasionally engage in cold calling as part of their marketing strategies. Blocking these spam numbers proves challenging as spammers frequently change their digits. To effectively filter out such calls, utilizing a service like call identification becomes essential.

Area Code 206 Cities

Some of the major cities covered under 206 area code include:

City	County	Time Zone
Bainbridge Island	Kitsap	PST
Burton	King	PST
Mercer Island	King	PST
Rollingbay	Kitsap	PST
Seahurst	King	PST
Seattle	King	PST
Vashon	King	PST

In case you did not know area code 206 was part of the initial area codes established in 1947 under the North American Numbering Plan.

On January 1, 1957, area code 509 was assigned for the eastern two-thirds of Washington in a flash-cut, with the split roughly following the Cascade Mountains.

What Area Code is 206

206 area code is the telephone area code which serves the city of Seattle and few suburbs of Seattle.

Some of the other areas covered under area code 206 include Shoreline, Burien, SeaTac, Mercer Island, Des Moines, Bainbridge Island, Tukwila, Bryn Mawr-Skyway, White Center, Lake Forest Park, Vashon, Riverton, Normandy Park, Boulevard Park, Edmonds, Woodway.

As you might know Seattle (area code 206) is a large city with many businesses registered within city limits.

In case you are getting lot of unwanted calls from Area code 206 numbers, you can consider looking up the number online before making a call back.

History of Area Code 206

History of area code 206 goes back to 1947 when AT&T established the North American Numbering plan.

Area code 206 was one of the original area codes created in 1947.

When demand increased, in 1957, area code 509 was created for the area east of the Cascades in a flash-cut.

This further underwent a split to form area 360 and in 1997, the area again underwent a 3-way split to form area codes 253 and 425.

206 Area Code Location

206 Area Code is for the city of Seattle and covers areas of Shoreline, Burien, SeaTac, Mercer Island, Des Moines, Bainbridge Island, Tukwila, Bryn Mawr-Skyway, White Center, Lake Forest Park, Vashon, Riverton, Normandy Park, Boulevard Park, Edmonds, Woodway.

The largest city serving area code 206 is Seattle.

If you are getting lot of calls from 206 area code, the location will most likely be Seattle.

Where is 206 area code?

As mentioned before, 206 area code is for city of Seattle and includes few areas such as Shoreline, Burien, SeaTac, Mercer Island, Des Moines, Bainbridge Island, Tukwila, Bryn Mawr-Skyway, White Center, Lake Forest Park, Vashon, Riverton, Normandy Park, Boulevard Park, Edmonds, Woodway.

206 Area Code Time Zone

206 Area code time zone follows Pacific Time Zone also called as PT Time Zone. Seattle has only one time zone and during daylight savings PT Time Zone shifts to PDT time zone.

206 Area code Time Zone follows Pacific time or commonly known as PT.

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 8 hours behind (UTC−08:00) Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

206 Area code time zone is classified under GMT/UTC – 8h between November to March.

During the months of daylight savings (March to November), area code 206 will move to Daylight Savings timezone which means GMT/UTC – 7h.

In case you did not know there are many other countries such as Canada and Mexico that follows Pacific Time Zone.

Area Code 206 Map

206 Area Code is mostly for the city of Seattle.

Area code 206 serves Shoreline, Burien, SeaTac, Mercer Island, Des Moines, Bainbridge Island, Tukwila, Bryn Mawr-Skyway, White Center, Lake Forest Park, Vashon, Riverton, Normandy Park, Boulevard Park, Edmonds, Woodway.

In this section, we are going to show a map of all the areas serviced by Area code 206 so that you can understand the coverage better.

206 Area code covers a large area so to find out the exact location of a caller, you should Google the business name and then identify the exact locality.

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How to Make Calls to 206 Area Code Numbers

To make calls to 206 area code number, customers has to use 1 + area code + seven-digit number when calls were dialled from an 206 area code region.

206 Area Code State

206 Area code is for the state of Washington, USA.

Area Code 206 USA

In USA, area code 206 is mostly for the city of Seattle, Washington.

Area code 206 serves Shoreline, Burien, SeaTac, Mercer Island, Des Moines, Bainbridge Island, Tukwila, Bryn Mawr-Skyway, White Center, Lake Forest Park, Vashon, Riverton, Normandy Park, Boulevard Park, Edmonds, Woodway.

206 Area Code Washington

206 Area Code location is mostly the city of Seattle, Washington. Area code 206 covers many of the suburbs of Seattle too.

206 Phone Area Code

206 phone area code is mostly for the city of Seattle, Washington.

(206) Area Code

(206) Area Code is the standard way of writing 206 area code which covers city of Seattle, Washington.

The parenthesis indicate the Area code (206 in this case) and this will be followed by actual phone number of the business/home.

Who is Using 206 Area Code Numbers?

Like I mentioned before area code 206 was one of the first area codes established under first batch of area codes in 1947.

As one of the most populous cities in United States, Seattle is home to many businesses and the area code 206 is also used by many individuals.

Even though 206 area code numbers are mostly reputable, there have been some reports of scammers using 206 area code numbers for spam or scam calls.

Is Area code 206 Toll Free?

Area code 206 is not a toll free number.

What state is area code 206

206 area code is for the state of Washington.

206 Area Code Zip Code

In this section, we are going to look at 206 area code zip codes that are currently in service.

Area Code 206 Zip Codes
Zip Code	Postal City	County	Metro Area	State
Zip Code 98101	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98102	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98104	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98106	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98107	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98108	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98109	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98110	Bainbridge Island	Kitsap	Bremerton-Silverdale, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98115	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98117	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98118	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98121	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98125	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98126	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98134	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98144	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98146	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98166	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98168	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98177	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98198	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98178	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98199	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98103	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98133	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98116	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98122	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98195	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98155	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98105	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98112	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98040	Mercer Island	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98070	Vashon	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98158	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98188	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98119	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98136	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98148	Seattle	King	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	Washington
Zip Code 98181	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98111	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98185	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98061	Rollingbay	Kitsap	Washington
Zip Code 98127	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98124	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98139	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98191	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98170	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98131	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98164	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98160	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98089	Kent	King	Washington
Zip Code 98194	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98190	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98161	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98013	Burton	King	Washington
Zip Code 98132	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98062	Seahurst	King	Washington
Zip Code 98174	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98175	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98165	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98138	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98129	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98154	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98145	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98114	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98141	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98113	Seattle	King	Washington
Zip Code 98189	Seattle	King	Washington

Area Code 206 Scams

Like other area codes in the United States, area code 206 numbers have also been reported to be used for telephone scams and spamming.

Some of the more common types of scams reported for area code 206 numbers include IRS scams, tech support scams, insurance scams and customer service scams.

Area code 206 numbers used for scamming usually leaves a voice message asking for people to call back.

Once they receive a call back, scammers pretend to be from the IRS, FBI or some other government organization and tries to verify the identity of the caller.

Once the identity is verified, scammers try to intimidate victims into making some sort of payment claiming of unsettled dues, some technical fines or even virus infecting their computer or Microsoft/Google account.

According to a CNBC report, Americans lost more than $28 billion to phone scammers last year alone so as you can imagine it is a very big industry with many scammers trying to make money from innocent victims.

Scammers buy databases in bulk so to get to as many people as possible, they use a software called as Robocall which keeps dialling numbers without any end and only transfer the call to a scammer once a human picks up.

You can watch this video to know more about how Robocalls work.

Another common scam reported from 206 area code is FBI scam where the caller impersonates an FBI officer and threatens with arrest unless some payment is made.

You should know that FBI officers cannot issue an arrest warrant or demand payment over phone calls.

If you are getting lot of calls from area code 206 claiming to be from FBI–then just hang up and block the number.

Phone scams using area code 206 numbers are usually made by scammers from outside the US so that they are out of jurisdiction.

To know more about Phone Scams you can watch this video.

How to Prevent 206 Area Code Scam

To prevent yourself from getting scammed by phone scammers, you should be aware of common scams that exist.

To prevent 206 area code scams, here are few things you can do.

• Never disclose personal information to callers
• Always look up area code 206 numbers before calling back
• Do not call back unknown area code 206 numbers

How Do Scammers Get Numbers for 206 Area Code Scam

In case you are wondering how scammers get your phone number, here are some of the techniques they use.

Phone scammers target job sites, credit score companies and third party companies that sell data very cheap and in bulk.

Such data might be hacked information or being sold by private companies that specialise in data collection.

1 206 area code

1 206 area code is the standard procedure to call an area code phone number. You will need to dial 1, then followed by the area code 206 and then the number to be reached.

What city is area code 206

Largest city that comes under 206 Area Code is Seattle, Washington.

Area code 206 also serves Shoreline, Burien, SeaTac, Mercer Island, Des Moines, Bainbridge Island, Tukwila, Bryn Mawr-Skyway, White Center, Lake Forest Park, Vashon, Riverton, Normandy Park, Boulevard Park, Edmonds, Woodway.

How to Get A 206 Area Code Number

Area code 206 is one of the original codes under the North American Numbering Plan set up in 1947.

This means that area code 206 numbers will be hard to procure.

Qwest Corporation, Verizon Wireless, International Telcom, Ltd, Cingular are some of the largest carries operating in area of area code 206 so you can get in touch with them to check if some numbers are available.

Where is area code 206 from

206 Area Code calls would be usually coming from the city of Seattle, Washington.

Calls from 206 Area Code

If you area a resident of Seattle, you might be getting lot of area code 206 calls.

Some of these area code 206 calls might be real businesses using telemarketing to find new customers or some of these calls can be scammers using area code 206 numbers.

As I mentioned before 206 area code numbers are used for FBI/IRS scams, customer support scams and even insurance scams.

How to Block 206 Area Code Calls

As I mentioned before area code 206 is reportedly used by many scammers and spammers and if you are getting lot of calls from same number, you can try to block these callers.

In this section, we are going to look at how to block 206 area code calls in Android and iOS devices.

How to Block 206 Area Code Calls in Android

Go to Calls History

Tap on “i” Next to the Phone Number

Select Block

How to Block 206 Area Code Calls in iPhone

Go to Calls List

Click on Circled “i”

Select More Information

Select Block Caller

You can also register your numbers on the national Do Not Call list for free by calling 1-888-382-1222 (voice) or 1-866-290-4236 (TTY). You must call from the phone number you wish to register.

If you are tired of getting scam area code calls on your number, you can try signing up for a Scam Call Blocking service like Robokiller.

Frequently Asked Questions about 206 Area Code

Where is the area code 206 coming from?

206 Area Code is a telephone code that serves the city of Seattle, Washington and also areas of Shoreline, Burien, SeaTac, Mercer Island, Des Moines, Bainbridge Island, Tukwila, Bryn Mawr-Skyway, White Center, Lake Forest Park, Vashon, Riverton, Normandy Park, Boulevard Park, Edmonds, Woodway.

Where does area code 206 belong to?

Largest city covered under area code 206 is Seattle.

What time is it currently in area code 206?

Area code 206 follows Pacific Time Zone

Is 206 a toll free number?

No 206 area code numbers are not toll free.

What city and State is the 206 area code?

206 area code covers the city of Seattle in the state of Washington.

Is 206 a good area code?

Yes, 206 is a good area code and the area code was established in 1947 under the North American Numbering Plan

What area code is Seattle?

Area code for Philadelphia, is Area Code 206.

How do I block the area code 206 on my iPhone?

Go to Calls List

Click on Circled “i”

Select More Information

Select Block Caller

Is it hard to get a 206 area code?

Yes, 206 area code numbers are difficult to get.

Which city is area code 206

Area code 206 covers mostly the city of Seattle, Washington.

Can you get hacked by answering a phone call?

No it is not possible to get hacked by answering a phone call but scammers can verify your identity and whether the number is in use if you answer calls or call back on suspicious voice messages.

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206 Area Code

206 Area Code Summary

206 Area Code is a telephone code that serves the city of Seattle, Washington and also areas of Shoreline, Burien, SeaTac, Mercer Island, Des Moines, Bainbridge Island, Tukwila, Bryn Mawr-Skyway, White Center, Lake Forest Park, Vashon, Riverton, Normandy Park, Boulevard Park, Edmonds, Woodway. In the recent past, there have been reports of area code 206 numbers being used for telephone scams such as IRS, FBI, Insurance or customer support scams so if you get lot of unwanted calls from area code 206 numbers, you should look up the number before calling back. 

Overall

4

• 206 Area Code

Pros

Easy to remember 

Area code 206 is one of the original area codes established 

Cons

Some users have reported area code 206 numbers being used for scams

Area code 206 is not a toll free number.