Georgia Area Codes
| State: | Georgia (GA) |
| Area Codes: | 9 |
| Timezone: | Eastern (EDT) |
| Current Time: | 3:48 AM |
About Georgia Area Codes
Georgia (GA) uses 9 telephone area codes to serve its residents and businesses. With an estimated population of 11,192,163, Georgia is one of the moderately coded states in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The state is primarily in the Eastern Time Zone (EDT). The current local time in Georgia is 3:48 AM.
The largest cities in Georgia include Atlanta (pop. 5,449,398), Augusta (pop. 390,809), Savannah (pop. 276,295), Columbus (pop. 261,445) and Gainesville (pop. 167,371) . Georgia has 159 counties spread across its territory. Each area code in GA covers a geographic region of the state, with some areas using overlay codes that share the same geographic territory as an existing area code.
When calling a Georgia phone number from outside the area code, you must dial the full 10-digit number: the 3-digit area code followed by the 7-digit local number. Many parts of Georgia now require 10-digit dialing even for local calls due to overlay area codes and the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline implementation.
All Georgia Area Codes
The table below lists every active area code in Georgia, along with the major city served and other cities covered by each code.
| Area Code | Major City | Other Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 229 | Columbus | Albany, Valdosta, Tifton, Thomasville, Moultrie, Americus, Bainbridge, Cordele and more |
| 404 | Atlanta | Smyrna, Dunwoody, East Point, Duluth, Decatur, Forest Park, Norcross, Clarkston and more |
| 470 | Atlanta | Columbus, Gainesville, Dalton, Alpharetta, Marietta, Cartersville, Smyrna, Winder and more |
| 478 | Augusta | Warner Robins, Macon, Milledgeville, Dublin, Perry, Fort Valley, Centerville, Swainsboro and more |
| 678 | Atlanta | Columbus, Gainesville, Roswell, Dalton, Alpharetta, Marietta, Cartersville, Smyrna and more |
| 706 | Atlanta | Augusta, Columbus, Gainesville, Athens, Dalton, Alpharetta, Rome, Marietta and more |
| 762 | Atlanta | Augusta, Columbus, Gainesville, Athens, Dalton, Rome, Winder, LaGrange and more |
| 770 | Atlanta | Gainesville, Roswell, Dalton, Alpharetta, Marietta, Cartersville, Smyrna, Dunwoody and more |
| 912 | Savannah | Macon, Brunswick, Hinesville, Statesboro, East Point, Pooler, Waycross, Douglas and more |
Largest Cities in Georgia
These are the largest cities in Georgia by population, along with their primary area codes and counties.
| City | Population | County |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 5,449,398 | Fulton County |
| Augusta | 390,809 | Richmond County |
| Savannah | 276,295 | Chatham County |
| Columbus | 261,445 | Muscogee County |
| Gainesville | 167,371 | Hall County |
| Warner Robins | 155,140 | Houston County |
| Macon | 153,159 | Bibb County |
| Athens | 141,532 | Clarke County |
| Sandy Springs | 109,452 | Fulton County |
| South Fulton | 99,155 | Fulton County |
Frequently Asked Questions
Georgia is primarily in the Eastern Time Zone (EDT).
The current local time is 3:48 AM.
The area code covering the most cities in Georgia is 706, which serves Atlanta and 111+ other communities.
Yes, most areas in Georgia now require 10-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit number) for all local calls. This requirement was implemented across the United States starting in October 2021 to support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Even if you are calling within the same area code, you need to dial all 10 digits.
To call a Georgia number from within the United States, dial the area code followed by the 7-digit phone number (e.g., 229-XXX-XXXX). From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then the full 10-digit number.
Georgia has 159 counties.
The state's total estimated population is 11,192,163, spread across these counties and served by 9 area codes.
Atlanta is served by area code
229.
Georgia has 9 area codes in total — see the complete list above.
