Area code 906 covers Marquette and surrounding areas in Michigan. It was activated in 1961 as an overlay of area code 616. For the full picture, see all Michigan area codes.
| State | Michigan |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Marquette |
| Cities also served | Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie, Escanaba, Houghton, Iron Mountain, Ironwood, Menominee, Manistique |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST (Eastern majority); UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST (western counties, Central)) |
| Year established | March 19, 1961 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | No |
| Parent code | 616 |
| Overlay codes | None |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
Cities Served by Area Code 906
Area code 906 serves Michigan's Upper Peninsula — all 15 counties from Keweenaw in the northwest to Chippewa in the east, including the following cities and communities:
- Marquette
- Sault Ste. Marie
- Escanaba
- Houghton
- Iron Mountain
- Ironwood
- Menominee
- Manistique
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 616, 231, 989, 947, 734, 248, 313.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 906 area code still in use?
Yes. 906 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — all 15 counties from Keweenaw in the northwest to Chippewa in the east.
What is the parent area code of 906?
Area code 906 is an overlay of 616. Both codes serve the same region of Michigan.
Can I get a 906 number if I don't live in Michigan?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 906 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 906 a scam area code?
No. 906 is a legitimate, active area code for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — all 15 counties from Keweenaw in the northwest to Chippewa in the east. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 906 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Michigan businesses, government offices, and residents.
What states or regions does the 906 area code cover?
Area code 906 covers the entire Upper Peninsula (U.P.) of Michigan — all 15 counties, from Keweenaw County in the northwest to Chippewa County in the east. It also includes Isle Royale National Park and Mackinac Island.
Does area code 906 have any overlay codes?
No. As of 2025, 906 has no overlay codes and no splits have been implemented. NANPA projects the code will not be exhausted until well into the next century.
What time zone is the 906 area code in?
Most of the 906 area code falls in the Eastern Time Zone. However, the four westernmost counties — Gogebic, Iron, Dickinson, and Menominee — observe Central Time due to their proximity to Wisconsin.
What is 906 Day?
Since 2012, September 6 (9/6) has been celebrated as ‘906 Day,’ a day when residents of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — often called Yoopers — celebrate their regional identity and culture.
