Area Code 906

So you got a call from a 906 number and you're wondering where it came from? That's Michigan. More specifically, 906 covers Marquette and places like Sault Ste. Marie.

This area code has been around for 64 years now - it was created in 1961. That makes it one of the original area codes from when the phone system was first being organized.

Here's Something Worth Knowing

Just because you see 906 on your caller ID doesn't guarantee the person is actually sitting in Michigan right now. Since 2003, people can take their phone numbers with them when they move. Your old college roommate who grew up near Marquette? They might be living in Texas now but still using their 906 number.

That said, a 906 number usually means the person originally got their phone number somewhere in Michigan. Or they specifically chose a 906 number for business reasons - maybe to seem local to customers in the Marquette area.

How to Dial a 906 Number

If you're calling from somewhere else in the country, just dial 1 + 906 + the 7-digit number. Calling from overseas? Use your country's exit code (usually 00 or +), then 1 for the US, then 906 and the rest.

Should You Be Worried About Scams?

Here's the honest truth: scammers can fake any area code they want, including 906. It's called "spoofing" and it's frustratingly common. So if you get a call from 906that feels off - someone asking for your Social Security number, claiming you won a prize, or demanding immediate payment for something - trust your gut and hang up.

Real businesses and government agencies don't cold call asking for sensitive info. If you're unsure whether a call was legit, look up the company's official number yourself and call them back.

Cities and Towns Using 906

The 906 area code serves quite a few places across Michigan. Here's where you might find someone with this area code: