Prefix 206-561 — Seattle, WA
Numbers in the 206-561 prefix are registered to the Seattle rate center in WA, inside area code 206. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (206-561-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
The assigned code holder is CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - WA, operating company number 5812, assigned March 26, 2020. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
The rate center lies in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 674. Local time follows the Pacific zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Seattle caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 206-558 | Bainbridge Island | ONVOY, LLC - WA |
| 206-559 | Seattle | SPOK, INC. |
| 206-560 | Seattle | SPOK, INC. |
| 206-562 | Seattle | IP HORIZON LLC |
| 206-563 | Seattle | SPOK, INC. |
| 206-565 | Bainbridge Island | ONVOY, LLC - WA |
FAQ
Where is 206-561 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 206-561 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - 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 206-561 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.