Washington area codes

Explore all 6 area codes in Washington. Choose a code to see its coverage, dialing rules, and phone lookup.

All 6 area codes in Washington

  • 206

    Seattle, Des Moines

  • 253

    Tacoma, Auburn

  • 360

    Vancouver, Olympia

  • 425

    Bellevue, Everett

  • 509

    Spokane, Yakima

  • 564

    Vancouver, Bremerton

Washington area code questions

How many area codes does Washington have?

Washington has 6 active geographic area codes in this directory: 206, 253, 360, 425, 509 and 564.

Which area code should I choose in Washington?

Start with the first three digits after +1 on the number you want to check. The codes in this directory are associated with places including Seattle, Tacoma, Vancouver, Bellevue, and Spokane. The listed places are examples, not a complete map of each code’s boundaries.

Which Washington area codes share coverage?

NANPA groups these codes in shared numbering complexes: 206 / 564; 360 / 564; 206 / 360 / 564. Members can serve overlapping areas; being in the same complex does not necessarily mean identical geographic boundaries.

How do I dial a number in Washington?

Open the individual area code to check its local dialing rule. For a phone lookup, enter +1 followed by the three-digit area code and the seven-digit number. A state or area code alone is not enough to look up a particular number.

Does an area code from Washington show where the caller is?

No. An area code describes a number’s assigned region. People can keep numbers after moving, use them while traveling, or place internet-based calls. Caller ID can also be spoofed, so the code does not confirm the caller’s location or identity.