206 area code location: Seattle and Des Moines, Washington
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206 area code at a glance
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Sources: NANPA area code listing, NANPA places by area code. Checked .
| Area code | Started service | Parent code | New code planned |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | Not reported | No, as of 22 September 2026 |
Where 206 reaches
206 numbers are issued across 5 communities. These are telephone exchange areas, which follow the phone network rather than city limits, so a place can sit just outside the boundary of the town it is named for.
- Seattle
- Des Moines
- Bainbridge Island
- Richmond Beach
- Vashon
Notable places in 206
| Place | Where | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Lumen Field | 3.1 km from Seattle | Stadium |
| Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | 6.7 km from Des Moines | Commercial airport, 25,414,592 enplanements (2024) |
| Climate Pledge Arena | 0.4 km from Seattle | Arena |
| T-Mobile Park | 3.4 km from Seattle | Stadium |
| Seattle University | 2.6 km from Seattle | University, 7,981 12-month enrollment (2023–24) |
| Boeing Field | 10.6 km from Seattle | Airport |
| Museum of Pop Culture | 0.3 km from Seattle | Museum |
| Seattle Art Museum | 1.7 km from Seattle | Museum |
| Seattle Pacific University | 3.5 km from Seattle | University, 2,936 12-month enrollment (2023–24) |
| Port of Seattle | 8.3 km from Seattle | Port |
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