Prefix 206-247 — Seattle, WA
The 206-247 prefix belongs to area code 206 and is anchored to the Seattle rate center (WA). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Seattle is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 674. Numbers here keep Pacific time.
The assigned code holder is PAETEC ITEL, LLC, operating company number 829J, assigned August 24, 2017. 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 206-247 is not proof the call came from Seattle: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 206-244 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 206-245 | Seattle | ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE LLC DBA ALLSTREAM |
| 206-246 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 206-248 | Seattle | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 206-249 | Des Moines | ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE LLC DBA ALLSTREAM |
| 206-250 | Seattle | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 206-247 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Seattle rate center in WA, area code 206. It is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 206-247 numbers?
PAETEC ITEL, LLC 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 206-247 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Seattle businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.