The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is changing the 206 area code as it works to ensure the availability of future telephone numbers in western Washington. Beginning June ...

Say hello to "564," Seattle. That's the new area code for phone numbers eventually coming online within the existing 206 region. The "206" area code currently covers Seattle, Vashon Island ...

LACEY, Wash. — That may not be a spam call you're getting. A new area code is coming to Seattle soon. With 206 area-code phone numbers projected to run out by the end of 2025, the Washington ...

WASHINGTON STATE — The telecommunications network in western Washington is set to undergo a significant change as the 564 area code will be used to relieve the 206 area code, according to the ...

SEATTLE — Available phone numbers with the 206 area code are running out - so Seattle is getting a new one: 564. The Utilities and Transportation Commission approved the plan Thursday to address ...