Bellingham, Washington

Where Is Area Code 360?

Area code 360 serves western Washington outside the Seattle-Tacoma core. It covers a wide stretch of the state, including Bellingham, Vancouver, Olympia, Bremerton, Longview, and many smaller communities. It does not cover Seattle itself.

In northwest Washington, area code 360 includes Bellingham in Whatcom County near the Canadian border. It also serves parts of the Olympic Peninsula, the Kitsap Peninsula, the southwest part of the state, and many communities along Puget Sound. Counties and communities in the 360 region include places in Whatcom, Clark, Thurston, Kitsap, Skagit, Cowlitz, and Jefferson counties.

The 360 area includes major geographic features such as Puget Sound, the Olympic Peninsula, and the Columbia River near Vancouver and Longview. In the Bellingham area, notable landmarks include Bellingham Bay and nearby access to Mount Baker through the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

History of Area Code 360

Area code 360 was created on January 15, 1995. It was split from area code 206 as western Washington added more phone lines for homes, businesses, fax machines, and mobile phones.

Area code 360 later received an overlay. Area code 564 was approved as an overlay for the same region, and 10-digit dialing became necessary in the 360 territory in 2017. Today, 360 and 564 serve the same broad western Washington region outside the main Seattle area.

Key Facts About Area Code 360

• Area code 360 is in Washington state, and Bellingham is one of the cities that uses it.
• Area code 360 serves the Pacific Time Zone, including both standard time and daylight saving time.
• Area code 360 began service on January 15, 1995, after a split from area code 206.
• Area code 360 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.
• Area code 564 overlays area code 360 in western Washington, so both codes now serve the same region.
• Major cities in area code 360 include Bellingham, Vancouver, Olympia, Bremerton, Longview, Mount Vernon, and Port Angeles.
• Western Washington University, located in Bellingham, is a major public university within the 360 area.
• The 360 region includes notable places such as Puget Sound, Bellingham Bay, and parts of the Olympic Peninsula.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 360 in?

Area code 360 is in Washington.

What major cities use area code 360?

Major cities that use area code 360 include Bellingham, Vancouver, Olympia, Bremerton, Longview, Mount Vernon, and Port Angeles.

Is area code 360 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 360 is a geographic area code.