Area Code 564: Get a Seattle Phone Number

564 · Seattle

What is the area code for Seattle?

The area code for Seattle, Washington is 564, with overlay codes 206, 253, 360, 425 sharing the same geographic footprint. The 564 area code is a North American Numbering Plan geographic code assigned in 2017, covering the Western Washington region. It serves approximately 7,700,000 residents on the Pacific Time (PT) (UTC-8 / UTC-7 DST).

The 564 area code has 92 assigned central-office prefixes (NXX codes, the three digits after the area code) across 32 rate centers, with numbers allocated to roughly 28 carriers.

At 92 of the ~792 usable central-office prefixes, the 564 area code has about 12% of its numbering capacity assigned, and that near-exhaustion is part of why overlay codes 206, 253, 360, 425 were added to the region. See how 564 compares in our NXX prefix allocation analysis across 338 US area codes. (Prefix data: localcallingguide.com / NANPA, 2026.)

Where is area code 564? Location and map area

Area code 564 is located in Washington, the United States. Its coverage area centers on Seattle and spans the Western Washington region. If you received a call from a 564 number, the caller's number was assigned in this area — though with number porting and virtual numbers, the person may be calling from anywhere.

The 564 location sits in Pacific Time (PT), so local business hours run roughly 9 a.m.–5 p.m. PT. Neighboring Washington area codes include 206, 253, 360.

For the full story — every city covered, overlay history, and local scam patterns — read the complete Seattle area code guide.

All Seattle area codes

Seattle is served by 2 area codes across the metro area. 564 is the 2017 addition; the others were added as overlays or for surrounding suburbs.

• 206 — Seattle — 1947 original
• 564 (current page) — Overlay on the same metro, assigned 2017

Cities served by the 564 area code

The 564 area code covers 5 major cities and towns across the Western Washington region (WA):

Businesses across Seattle and surrounding cities use 564 numbers to project local presence and lift call answer rates. Industry studies of local presence dialing consistently report answer-rate gains of 20–40% over toll-free or out-of-area numbers — a caller ID that matches the recipient's region looks familiar and gets picked up.

564 area code time zone and business hours

The 564 area code is in the Pacific Time (PT) zone (UTC-8 / UTC-7 DST). Standard business hours in 564 run 9 AM to 5 PM PT.

If you're calling into 564 from a different time zone, factor in the offset. For example, an Eastern Time business calling 564 at 9 AM ET reaches Seattle at 6 AM PT — likely outside standard business hours.

History of the 564 area code

The 564 area code was introduced in 2017 when the North American Numbering Plan was first deployed. As Seattle grew and number demand increased, overlay codes 206, 253, 360, 425 were added to serve the same geographic region — a common solution that avoids forcing existing subscribers to change their numbers.

• 1947 206 added to serve the same region
• 1995 253 added to serve the same region
• 1995 360 added to serve the same region
• 1995 425 added to serve the same region
• 2017 564 entered service

Is the 564 area code safe? Spam and scam calls

564 is a legitimate geographic area code for Seattle — it is not a scam code or a premium-rate prefix, and a call from a 564 number is most likely a genuine local caller. The risk is not the area code itself but a tactic called neighbor spoofing: scammers fake their caller ID so an unwanted call appears to come from your own area code, because people answer familiar numbers more readily.

If you get an unexpected 564 call, a few signals point to a likely scam — a pre-recorded message, urgent pressure to act now, a demand for payment by gift card or wire transfer, or anyone asking for passwords, Social Security, or account numbers. Let suspicious calls go to voicemail, never share personal information, and report fraud to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

The FCC consumer guide on spoofing explains your rights under the Truth in Caller ID Act. A real Seattle business will leave a clear voicemail and will not pressure you.

US carriers verify caller ID with the STIR/SHAKEN framework, which flags many spoofed numbers as "Spam Likely" before they ring. DialPhone 564 numbers are registered for STIR/SHAKEN attestation, so calls from your business are verified as genuine and reach customers without a false spam label. See the DialPhone guide to VoIP security for more.

Why get a 564 area code number for your business?

Getting a 564 number gives your business three measurable advantages over a toll-free or out-of-area number:

1. Local trust signal. Customers in Seattle recognize 564 as their home area code. Caller ID matching builds immediate credibility for service businesses, sales outreach, and patient communication.
2. Higher answer rate. Calls from a familiar local area code are answered far more often than unknown or toll-free numbers — industry measurements of local presence dialing put the lift at 20–40%, which matters most for outbound sales, appointment confirmations, and time-sensitive service callbacks.
3. Targeted marketing. Businesses serving Seattle and the broader Western Washington can advertise a local number across print, radio, billboards, and digital channels for higher conversion than a national 800 number.

For businesses in Seattle and surrounding cities, top industries that benefit from local 564 presence include Tech, Aerospace, and Retail. DialPhone's AI receptionist is available for every 564 number — never miss a call, even after standard business hours.

How to get a 564 area code number

Setting up a 564 business number with DialPhone takes under 10 minutes:

1. Sign up for a DialPhone plan. Choose any plan starting at $24/user/month. Free 14-day trial, no credit card required.
2. Search available 564 numbers. Filter the DialPhone number inventory by area code, city, or pattern.
3. Choose your number and configure. Assign your new 564 number to a user or team, set up call routing, voicemail, AI receptionist, and business SMS.
4. Port your existing number (optional). Already have a 564 number? Free number porting in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption.

New to local numbers? The complete guide to getting a local phone number covers choosing the right area code, porting an existing line, and avoiding spam flags.

564 area code overlay codes

The Western Washington region is served by multiple overlay area codes:

Area Code	Coverage
564	Primary area code for Western Washington, assigned 2017
206	Overlay — same geography (assigned 1947)
253	Overlay — same geography (assigned 1995)
360	Overlay — same geography (assigned 1995)
425	Overlay — same geography (assigned 1995)

All overlay codes serve the same Seattle region. New subscribers may be assigned any available code; existing numbers retain their original prefix.

AI receptionist for 564 area code businesses

Every DialPhone 564 number includes optional AI receptionist coverage, available 24/7. The AI handles calls when your team is unavailable — answering common questions, booking appointments, routing urgent callers to on-call staff, and capturing voicemail with full transcription and intent tagging.

For businesses in Seattle that handle high call volume, run extended hours, or need bilingual support (especially valuable in service areas with diverse customer bases), the AI receptionist reduces voicemail backlog and improves first-call resolution.

All area codes in Washington

Washington has 6 active geographic area codes. The 564 area code is part of the same numbering plan as the codes listed below — calls between them are typically local within the state, depending on the carrier.

Nearby area codes

Related area codes in Washington and the Pacific Time (PT) region:

• 206 area code — Seattle, Washington
• 253 area code — Tacoma, Washington
• 360 area code — Olympia, Washington
• 425 area code — Bellevue, Washington
• 509 area code — Spokane, Washington
• 209 area code — Stockton, California

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How this page is verified

DialPhone re-verifies every area code page every 90 days. Area code geography, timezone, and overlay data come from the official North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA) database. Pricing reflects the published DialPhone plan tiers — see the pricing page for current details. Number availability varies; check the DialPhone signup flow for live inventory in the 564 region.

What to know before getting a 564 number

• Number availability is finite. Popular Seattle area codes can be inventory-constrained — request specific vanity patterns early.
• Porting timing varies. Most 564 ports complete in 2-5 business days; complex multi-line legacy contracts can take 7-10.
• HIPAA tier required for healthcare. The Core $24 plan doesn't include a BAA — healthcare users need Advanced ($34) or above.