Area Code 478 — Georgia

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 478 is located in Georgia and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Macon .

Coverage Area

Area code 478 — Georgia

Area Code Details

Area Code: 478
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: ~142,010 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Macon

Macon Dublin Swainsboro Sandersville Eastman Cochran Forsyth Montezuma Louisville Wadley Haddock

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Rate Centers & Exchanges

11 rate centers identified within area code 478

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 478

What state is area code 478?

Area code 478 is located in Georgia, United States.

Where is area code 478 from?

Area code 478 originates from Georgia. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 478?

Area code 478 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 478?

Area code 478 serves cities including Macon, Dublin, Swainsboro, Sandersville, Eastman, Cochran, Forsyth, Montezuma, and more.

Is a call from area code 478 a scam?

Area code 478 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Georgia. Like any area code, individual numbers using 478 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.