206, 253, 360, 425
These are the telephone area codes for Seattle and the greater Puget Sound region in Washington state.
How to Call Seattle from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 1 (USA country code)
- Dial the area code (206, 253, 360, or 425)
- Dial the 7-digit local phone number
Example: Calling Downtown Seattle from the UK
00 1 206 555 4321
Where:
00 = UK exit code
1 = USA country code
206 = Seattle downtown area code
555 4321 = Local Seattle phone number
Quick Facts
206
Primary Code
+1
Country Code
10-digit
Dialing Format
011
US Exit Code
Seattle Area Code Coverage
These area codes cover Seattle and surrounding communities in Western Washington:
206 - Seattle Core
Original area code for the city of Seattle
253 - South Sound
Tacoma, Federal Way, and southern King/Pierce Counties
425 - Eastside
Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, and northern suburbs
360 - Western Washington
Olympia, Vancouver WA, Bellingham, and rural areas
Major US Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling USA
When calling Seattle from these countries, use these exit codes:
United Kingdom
00
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011