What area code is 906?
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906 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 906
Upper PeninsulaShowing 12 of 18 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 906 sits on the map
No overlayCoverage area
About the 906 region
906 covers Upper Peninsula in Michigan, including Baraga, Calumet, Escanaba, Gladstone and Hancock. The code has been in service since 1961.
906 currently has no overlay, so its territory keeps a single, unshared code.
Split of 616.
Who called me from 906?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 906 does not prove the caller is really in the 906 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 906 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 906?+–
906 is a telephone area code serving Upper Peninsula in Michigan, United States, in service since 1961.
Where is area code 906 located?+–
It covers Baraga, Calumet, Escanaba, Gladstone and Hancock in Michigan.
What cities are in area code 906?+–
Major communities on record include Baraga, Calumet, Escanaba, Gladstone and Hancock, among others. The code's territory spans the Upper Peninsula region of Michigan.
What time zone is 906?+–
906 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 906 start?+–
906 entered service in 1961. Its history: split of 616.
Is 906 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 906 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 906 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 906 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 906 number regardless of where you physically live.