Prefix 206-212 — Des Moines, WA
- Area code
- 206
- Prefix (NXX)
- 212
- Rate center
- Des Moines
- State
- Washington
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Code holder
- TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - WA
- OCN
- 7146
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2001-04-23
- LATA
- 674
The 206-212 prefix belongs to area code 206 and is anchored to the Des Moines rate center (WA). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Des Moines is part of the (Seattle--Bellevue--Everett, WA PMSA). For routing purposes it sits in LATA 674. Numbers here keep Pacific time.
The assigned code holder is TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - WA, operating company number 7146, assigned April 23, 2001. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Caller ID showing 206-212 is not proof the call came from Des Moines: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 206-208 | Seattle | ONVOY, LLC - WA |
| 206-209 | Seattle | ONVOY, LLC - WA |
| 206-210 | Seattle | ONVOY, LLC - WA |
| 206-213 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 206-214 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 206-215 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
FAQ
Where is 206-212 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Des Moines rate center in WA, area code 206. It is part of the (Seattle--Bellevue--Everett, WA PMSA).
Which company owns 206-212 numbers?
TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - WA holds the code, but the prefix is pooled — individual thousands-blocks can be assigned to other carriers, and numbers may be ported to any provider.
Is a call from 206-212 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Des Moines businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.