Area Code 678Georgia

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 678 is located in Georgia and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Atlanta .

Coverage Area

Area code 678 — Georgia

Area Code Details

Area Code
678
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
January 6, 1998
Assigned
November 21, 1997
Population Served
~676,620 est.
Overlay Complex
404/470/678/770/943

History & Relationships

Split from

470
Georgia

New codes split from 678

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

14 rate centers identified within area code 678

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 678

What state is area code 678?

Area code 678 is located in Georgia, United States.

Where is area code 678 from?

Area code 678 originates from Georgia. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 678?

Area code 678 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 678?

Area code 678 serves cities including Atlanta, Gainesville, Newnan, Canton, Winder, Villa Rica, Covington, Flowery Branch, and more.

Is a call from area code 678 a scam?

Area code 678 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Georgia. Like any area code, individual numbers using 678 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.