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Please be advised that starting Saturday, July 29, callers in the 360, 206, 425 and 253 area codes will be required to dial the area code at all times, even when making a local call. This will not affect local or long distance charges. Calls that are currently local will continue to be local, even though 10-digit dialing will be required.

Please remember to update any saved phone or fax numbers for Washington State Ferries if the area code was not originally included. Customer Service can be reached by calling 206-464-6400 or 888-808-7977. Callers can also continue to dial three digits to reach 511 from within Washington state for travel information.