Area Code 229 — Georgia

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 229 is located in Georgia and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Albany .

Coverage Area

Area code 229 — Georgia

Area Code Details

Area Code: 229
State / Province: Georgia (GA)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Eastern Time Eastern Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: August 1, 2000
Assigned: October 1, 1999
Population Served: ~217,439 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Albany

Albany Valdosta Thomasville Tifton Americus Bainbridge Cairo McRae Pelham Cuthbert Jakin Richland Ochlocknee Colquitt Irwinville Funston Whigham

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Rate Centers & Exchanges

17 rate centers identified within area code 229

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 229

What state is area code 229?

Area code 229 is located in Georgia, United States.

Where is area code 229 from?

Area code 229 originates from Georgia. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 229?

Area code 229 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 229?

Area code 229 serves cities including Albany, Valdosta, Thomasville, Tifton, Americus, Bainbridge, Cairo, McRae, and more.

Is a call from area code 229 a scam?

Area code 229 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Georgia. Like any area code, individual numbers using 229 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.