Prefix 206-627 — Des Moines, WA

NANPA CO code assignment, current as of July 28, 2026.

The 206-627 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.

NANPA's central-office code records list NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC (OCN 6010) as the code holder, assigned March 26, 2020. Because 206-627 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.

Caller ID showing 206-627 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.

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FAQ

Where is 206-627 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 206-627 numbers?

NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, 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 206-627 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.