What time zone is area code 906 in?

Area code 906 uses Eastern Time and Central Time. Parts of the area are in different zones, so check the city.

Is a call from area code 906 a scam?

The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 906 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 906 number, let it go to voicemail.

Can a 906 number be outside Michigan?

Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 906 caller can be anywhere.

Area code 906

Where is area code 906?

Marquette, Iron Mountain and Escanaba, Michigan

Local time: … (Eastern Time)

State	Michigan
Country	United States
Main cities	Marquette, Iron Mountain and Escanaba
Time zones	Eastern Time, Central Time
Overlay area codes	None
In service since	1961
Assigned prefixes	360
Dialing format	(906) XXX-XXXX · +1 906 XXX XXXX from abroad

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Cities and towns in area code 906

Listed by how many phone prefixes (the 3 digits after the area code) are assigned to each place in 906.

Marquette, MI (39)
Iron Mountain, MI (15)
Escanaba, MI (13)
Sault Ste. Marie, MI (13)
Houghton, MI (12)
Menominee, MI (10)
Ironwood, MI (7)
Iron River, MI (6)
Ishpeming, MI (6)
Manistique, MI (6)
St. Ignace, MI (6)
Calumet Township, MI (5)
Cedarville, MI (5)
Crystal Falls, MI (5)
Newberry, MI (5)
Powers, MI (5)
Rudyard, MI (5)
Stephenson, MI (5)
Bergland, MI (4)
Brimley, MI (4)
Engadine, MI (4)
Gladstone, MI (4)
Gwinn, MI (4)
Kincheloe, MI (4)
Munising, MI (4)
Rock, MI (4)
Watersmeet, MI (4)
Au Train, MI (3)
Baraga, MI (3)
Brucecrsng, MI (3)
Carney, MI (3)
Chatham, MI (3)
Curtis, MI (3)
De Tour, MI (3)
Deer Park, MI (3)
Felch, MI (3)
Fenceriver, MI (3)
Keweenaw, MI (3)
Mackinac Island, MI (3)
Marenisco, MI (3)
Michigamme, MI (3)
Negaunee, MI (3)
Norway, MI (3)
Ontonagon, MI (3)
Pickford, MI (3)
Republic, MI (3)
Rexton, MI (3)
Seney, MI (3)
Smokylakes, MI (3)
Trout Lake, MI (3)
Wakefield, MI (3)
Watton, MI (3)
Alston, MI (2)
Amasa, MI (2)
Bark River, MI (2)
Bessemer, MI (2)
Big Bay, MI (2)
Brevort, MI (2)
Champion, MI (2)
Channing, MI (2)
Donken, MI (2)
Drummond, MI (2)
Eckerman, MI (2)
Ewen, MI (2)
Faithorn, MI (2)
Garden, MI (2)
Goldenlake, MI (2)
Grandmrais, MI (2)
Gulliver, MI (2)
Hermansvl, MI (2)
Hiawathfor, MI (2)
Hulbert, MI (2)
L'Anse, MI (2)
Lake Linden, MI (2)
Lk Gogebic, MI (2)
Mass, MI (2)
Nolandolks, MI (2)
Paradise, MI (2)
Perkins, MI (2)
Rapidriver, MI (2)
Rockland, MI (2)
Sand River, MI (2)
Scottpoint, MI (2)
Shingleton, MI (2)
Skandia, MI (2)
Tapiola, MI (2)
Trenary, MI (2)
Troutcreek, MI (2)
Wallace, MI (2)
Watson, MI (2)
White Pine, MI (2)
Chassell, MI (1)
Cornell, MI (1)
Michigmfor, MI (1)

Phone companies in area code 906

The carriers that hold the most 906 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.

Prefixes	Carrier
67	Michigan Bell Tel Co (AT&T)
42	Peninsula Fiber Network
32	New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T)
30	Range Telecommunications
28	Verizon Wireless
28	Interactive Services Network
20	Onvoy, Llcv
15	Upper Peninsula Tel.

All 360 prefixes in area code 906

Pick the 3 digits after the area code to see that prefix’s city and carrier.

Questions

Where is area code 906?: Area code 906 is in Michigan. It serves Marquette, Iron Mountain, Escanaba, Sault Ste. Marie and Houghton and 89 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 906 in?: Area code 906 uses Eastern Time and Central Time. Parts of the area are in different zones, so check the city.
Is a call from area code 906 a scam?: The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 906 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 906 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 906 start?: 906 went into service in 1961.
Can a 906 number be outside Michigan?: Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 906 caller can be anywhere.

Other area codes in Michigan

Area code	Main cities
231	Muskegon, Traverse City and Petoskey
248	Pontiac, Troy and Southfield
269	Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Benton Harbor
313	Detroit, Dearborn and Redford Charter Township
517	Lansing, Jackson and Adrian
586	Clinton Twp, Sterling Heights and Saint Clair Shores
616	Grand Rapids, Holland and Grand Haven
679	Detroit, Dearborn and Redford Charter Township
734	Ann Arbor, Livonia and Westland
810	Flint, Lapeer and Port Huron
947	Ortonville, Clarkston and Troy
989	Saginaw, Midland and Bay City