Georgia area codes
- Area codes in
- 10
- State
- Georgia
- Georgia is served by 10 area codes, from 404 in 1947 to 943 in 2023. 4 of them are overlays, added as older codes filled up.
- Updated 8 October 2026
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All area codes in Georgia
Georgia is served by 10 area codes. 404 is the oldest, in service since 1947; 943 is the newest, activated in 2023.
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Georgia area codes by city
These are the Georgia cities served by more than one area code, or whose code also covers a wider area.
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Overlay codes and dialling rules in Georgia
4 of Georgia’s 10 area codes are overlays — a second code laid over an existing footprint instead of splitting it. Wherever an overlay operates, local calls require the full ten-digit number.
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Spam call reports in Georgia
These Georgia area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 8 October 2026. The figures describe numbers displaying each code, which caller ID spoofing can fake.
Most reported Georgia area codes · last 30 days
| # | Code | Primary city | Reports (30 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 470 | Atlanta | 958 |
| 2 | 678 | Atlanta | 738 |
| 3 | 404 | Atlanta | 713 |
| 4 | 706 | Augusta | 651 |
| 5 | 770 | Atlanta | 597 |
| 6 | 912 | Savannah | 414 |
| 7 | 943 | Atlanta | 386 |
| 8 | 762 | Augusta | 379 |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 8 October 2026. Request a correction. Month-over-month figures appear once two complete 30-day windows exist.
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Questions
How many area codes does Georgia have?
Georgia has 10 area codes: 229, 404, 470, 478, 678, 706, 762, 770, 912, 943.
What is the main area code for Atlanta?
The main area code for Atlanta is 404.
Which Georgia area code is oldest?
Area code 404 is the oldest in Georgia, in service since 1947.
Do I need to dial ten digits in Georgia?
Yes, wherever an overlay operates. 4 of Georgia’s area codes are overlays, and local calls within an overlay area require the full ten-digit number.
Which Georgia area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 470 (Atlanta) drew the most reports of any Georgia code in the 30 days to 8 October 2026, with 958 numbers reported.
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