Washington area codes
- Area codes in
- 6
- State
- Washington
- Local time
- Pacific Time
Washington is served by 6 area codes, from 206 in 1947 to 564 in 2017. 1 of them are overlays, added as older codes filled up.
Updated 28 July 2026
All area codes in Washington
Washington is served by 6 area codes. 206 is the oldest, in service since 1947; 564 is the newest, activated in 2017.
Washington area code map
Washington sits in the Pacific Time zone, with its 6 codes spread across the state.
Washington area codes by city
These are the Washington cities served by more than one area code, or whose code also covers a wider area.
Bellevue
Olympia
Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
Vancouver
Overlay codes and dialling rules in Washington
1 of Washington’s 6 area codes are overlays — a second code laid over an existing footprint instead of splitting it. Wherever an overlay operates, local calls require the full ten-digit number.
Spam call reports in Washington
These Washington area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 28 July 2026. The figures describe numbers displaying each code, which caller ID spoofing can fake.
Most reported Washington area codes · last 30 days
| Code | Primary city | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 360 | Vancouver | 963 |
| 425 | Bellevue | 787 |
| 206 | Seattle | 519 |
| 253 | Tacoma | 432 |
| 509 | Spokane | 416 |
| 564 | Olympia | 85 |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 28 July 2026. Request a correction.
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How many area codes does Washington have?
Washington has 6 area codes: 206, 253, 360, 425, 509, 564.
What is the main area code for Seattle?
The main area code for Seattle is 206.
Which Washington area code is oldest?
Area code 206 is the oldest in Washington, in service since 1947.
Do I need to dial ten digits in Washington?
Yes, anywhere an overlay operates. 1 of Washington’s codes are overlays, and ten-digit dialling is required for local calls in those areas.
Which Washington area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 360 (Vancouver) drew the most reports of any Washington code in the 30 days to 28 July 2026, with 963 numbers reported.