Washington Area Codes
6 active area codes · Seattle · Population around 6,488,508
Washington has 6 active area codes, serving cities like Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma. Some of them are overlays that share the same territory, so local calls there use all ten digits. Each code below links to its cities, carriers, timezone, and coverage map.
Washington Area Code Map

What area codes does Washington have?
- 206OverlaySeattlePacific Time (PT) · 17 cities · 1,153,668
- 253OverlayTacomaPacific Time (PT) · 71 cities · 1,253,990
- 360OverlayVancouverPacific Time (PT) · 274 cities · 1,791,713
- 425BellevuePacific Time (PT) · 76 cities · 1,634,284
- 509SpokanePacific Time (PT) · 215 cities · 1,252,996
- 564OverlayVancouverPacific Time (PT) · 274 cities · 1,791,713
* Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many area codes does Washington have?
Washington has 6 active area codes: 206, 253, 360, 425, 509, 564.
What is the main area code for Washington?
The 206 area code is among the primary area codes for Washington, serving Seattle and surrounding communities.
What are the largest cities in Washington?
The largest cities in Washington include Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Bellevue.
What is the total population of Washington?
Washington has an estimated total population of 6,488,508 based on US Census PEP 2024 data.