Washington area codes
- Area codes in
- 6
- State
- Washington
- 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 8 October 2026
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All area codes in Washington
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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.
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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.
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Spam call reports in Washington
These Washington area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 8 October 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 (30 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 425 | Bellevue | 945 |
| 2 | 360 | Vancouver | 772 |
| 3 | 206 | Seattle | 613 |
| 4 | 253 | Tacoma | 412 |
| 5 | 509 | Spokane | 322 |
| 6 | 564 | Olympia | 117 |
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 8 October 2026. Request a correction. Month-over-month figures appear once two complete 30-day windows exist.
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Questions
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, wherever an overlay operates. 1 of Washington’s area codes are overlays, and local calls within an overlay area require the full ten-digit number.
Which Washington area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 425 (Bellevue) drew the most reports of any Washington code in the 30 days to 8 October 2026, with 945 numbers reported.
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