Washington area codes
Washington has 6 area codes. All on Pacific Time.
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Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 8 PM (Washington law)
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When can you call Washington numbers?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Washington law. Hold every number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell. Each area code's page has its local time now.
What applies in WashingtonEvery day, 8 AM to 8 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
- Washington lawEvery day, 8 AM to 8 PMCalls to businesses are excluded.RCW 80.36.390(8) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
Washington area code FAQ
How many area codes does Washington have?
6: 206, 253, 360, 425, 509 and 564.
What time zone is Washington area codes in?
Pacific Time (PST, UTC-8; PDT, UTC-7 in summer).
What is the newest Washington area code?
564, in service since August 28, 2017.
When can you call Washington numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 8 PM, local time, under Washington law.
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