981 Area Code
The 981 area code is a telephone area code in the state of Washington, USA. It was introduced in 2017 as an overlay to the 206 area code to serve Seattle and nearby areas. The 981 area code covers cities such as Seattle, Bellevue, Shoreline, Redmond, and Kirkland.
Understanding the 981 Area Code
The 981 area code was created to meet the growing demand for telephone numbers in the Seattle metropolitan area. It serves a mix of residential, commercial, and business regions. As an overlay, it shares the same geographic area as the 206 area code, meaning new numbers may be assigned with either 206 or 981.
981 Area Code Map and Location
The 981 area code map includes cities and counties in the Seattle metropolitan region, such as:
- King County
- Snohomish County (southern portion)
- Seattle
- Bellevue
- Shoreline
- Redmond
- Kirkland
- Mercer Island
- Renton
- Bothell (partial)
Major Cities in the 981 Area Code
- Seattle
- Bellevue
- Shoreline
- Redmond
- Kirkland
- Mercer Island
- Renton
- Bothell (partial)
- Issaquah
- Kenmore
ZIP Codes in the 981 Area Code
Some common ZIP codes include:
- 98101 - Seattle, WA
- 98004 - Bellevue, WA
- 98133 - Shoreline, WA
- 98052 - Redmond, WA
- 98033 - Kirkland, WA
- 98040 - Mercer Island, WA
- 98059 - Renton, WA
- 98012 - Bothell, WA (partial)
- 98027 - Issaquah, WA
- 98028 - Kenmore, WA
Time Zone
The 981 area code is located in the Pacific Time Zone (PT):
- Standard Time: UTC -8
- Daylight Saving Time: UTC -7
Dialing & Phone Service
- Overlay Code: 206
- Local Dialing: 10-digit dialing is required
- Long-Distance: 1 + 981 + 7-digit number
- International: +1 981 + local number
- Services: Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business
What Area Code is 981? / Where is Area Code 981?
What area code is 981? � The 981 area code is a Washington telephone area code serving Seattle and nearby areas.
Where is area code 981 located? � The 981 area code is located in Washington, USA, including cities such as Seattle, Bellevue, Shoreline, Redmond, and Kirkland.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the 981 area code?
The 981 area code is a telephone area code serving Seattle and surrounding cities in Washington state.
When was the 981 area code created?
It was introduced in 2017 as an overlay to the 206 area code.
Where is area code 981 located?
It covers cities in the Seattle metropolitan area, including Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond.
Does 981 have overlays?
Yes, the 981 area code overlays the 206 area code.
What time zone is 981 in?
Pacific Time Zone (PT).
