How many area codes does Georgia have?

Georgia has 9 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan: 229, 404, 470, 478, 678, 706, 762, 770, 912. Each code serves a distinct region or acts as an overlay for a high-demand metro area.

What is the oldest area code in Georgia?

The oldest area code in Georgia is 404, assigned in 1947. It serves Atlanta and the Inside I-285 Atlanta region. 404 is one of the original 86 area codes created when the North American Numbering Plan was first established.

Can I get a Georgia phone number from anywhere?

Yes. DialPhone virtual phone numbers are not tied to a physical location. You can get a Georgia area code number and use it from any device — desktop, mobile, or browser — anywhere with an internet connection. This makes Georgia numbers ideal for remote teams, distributed businesses, and sales teams targeting Georgia customers.

How much does a Georgia area code number cost?

DialPhone plans start at $24 per user per month on the Core plan. Every plan includes your choice of Georgia area code number, unlimited US and Canada calling, business SMS, AI call captions, and a free 14-day trial — no credit card required. See the DialPhone pricing page for current tier details.

Can I port my existing Georgia number to DialPhone?

Yes. DialPhone supports free number porting from any major US or Canadian carrier, including existing Georgia area code numbers. Porting typically completes in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption. See the complete number porting guide for step-by-step instructions.

What time zones are used in Georgia?

Georgia area codes span the ET time zone. When scheduling calls with Georgia customers, verify the specific area code's time zone to avoid calling outside business hours.

Area Codes in Georgia — Local Business Phone Numbers

Quick answer

Georgia has 9 active geographic area codes covering Atlanta, Marietta, Augusta. The most-recognized codes are 404, 912, 706, serving Atlanta and the Greater Atlanta region.

Total codes: 9
Top metro: Atlanta
Time zone: ET
Largest code: 470 (Atlanta)

By Darshan M

Growth Operations Lead at DialPhone · Verified against NANPA data

Area codes in Georgia

Georgia is served by 9 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. These codes were assigned between 1947 and 2015 as population and call demand grew across the state.

Code	Primary City	Region	Established	Overlay Codes	Population
229	Albany	Southwest Georgia	2000	—	500,000
404	Atlanta	Inside I-285 Atlanta	1947	678, 470	500,000
470	Atlanta	Greater Atlanta	2015	404, 678	6,000,000
478	Macon	Central Georgia	2001	—	500,000
678	Atlanta	Greater Atlanta	1998	404, 470	6,000,000
706	Augusta	Northern Georgia	1992	762	1,000,000
762	Augusta	Northern Georgia	2012	706	1,000,000
770	Marietta	Atlanta Suburbs	1995	678	3,500,000
912	Savannah	Coastal Georgia	1954	—	600,000

Time zones in Georgia

All area codes in Georgia fall in the ET time zone.

ET — area codes: 229, 404, 470, 478, 678, 706, 762, 770, 912

Top metros and their area codes

Below are the primary cities in Georgia and the area codes that serve each metro. Cities with multiple codes share geography due to overlay assignments added as demand grew.

Albany — 229
Atlanta — 404 , 470 , 678
Augusta — 706 , 762
Macon — 478
Marietta — 770
Savannah — 912

Why get a local Georgia number?

A Georgia area code number gives your business three core advantages:

Local trust signal. Customers in Georgia recognize local area codes as their own. A familiar caller ID builds immediate credibility for service businesses, sales teams, and patient communication.
Higher answer rate. Calls from a local area code are answered far more often than toll-free or out-of-area numbers — industry data puts the lift at 20–40%. That difference matters most for outbound sales, appointment confirmations, and service callbacks.
Targeted marketing. Advertising a local Georgia number on print, radio, digital, and outdoor channels converts better than a national 800 number for audiences who prefer doing business locally.

How to get a Georgia area code number with DialPhone

Setting up a Georgia business number takes under 10 minutes:

Sign up for a DialPhone plan. Choose any plan starting at $24/user/month. Free 14-day trial, no credit card required.
Search available Georgia numbers. Filter the DialPhone number inventory by state, area code, city, or number pattern.
Choose your number and configure. Assign your new Georgia number to a user or team, configure call routing, voicemail, AI receptionist, and business SMS.
Port your existing number (optional). Already have a Georgia number? Free number porting completes in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption.