Phone number reference · United States
425 area code
Bellevue, Everett and other communities east and north of Seattle.
425 is associated with communities east and north of Seattle, including Bellevue and Everett. It is distinct from Seattle's 206 region and Tacoma's 253 region. Businesses scheduling around Puget Sound should ask for the service address rather than treat every local prefix as central Seattle.
Eastside and north of Seattle
Geographic code · In service
425 at a glance
- Region
- Eastside and north of Seattle
- Time zone
- Pacific Time
- In service since
- 27-Apr-1997
- Overlay arrangement
- No overlay listed
Numbering details checked September 21, 2026 against the NANPA database. See the official area-code maps for boundaries.
Questions about 425
Is 425 the same as Seattle's 206 code?
No. They are separate numbering regions. 425 includes Eastside and northern communities; 206 is associated with Seattle. A caller may still retain either code after moving.
Is a 425 call safe to answer?
The 425 prefix identifies a numbering region, not a caller's identity or trustworthiness. Verify an unexpected request by contacting the organization through a number you already know.
Can I get a 425 business number?
Search the available numbers in VeraDial. Inventory changes, so a 425 number is not guaranteed. You can also keep your current carrier number and forward voice calls to a VeraDial line; existing texts stay with your carrier.
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