Prefix 206-231 — Des Moines, WA
- Area code
- 206
- Prefix (NXX)
- 231
- Rate center
- Des Moines
- State
- Washington
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Code holder
- QWEST CORPORATION
- OCN
- 9638
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2017-06-13
- LATA
- 674
Numbers in the 206-231 prefix are registered to the Des Moines rate center in WA, inside area code 206. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (206-231-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
Code-holder of record: QWEST CORPORATION (OCN 9638), assigned June 13, 2017. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 206-231 numbers may be served by different companies.
The rate center lies in the (Seattle--Bellevue--Everett, WA PMSA). The serving LATA is 674. Local time follows the Pacific zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Des Moines caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 206-228 | Seattle | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 206-229 | Seattle | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 206-230 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 206-232 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 206-233 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 206-234 | Seattle | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 206-231 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 206-231 numbers?
QWEST CORPORATION 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 206-231 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.