Area Code 706Georgia

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 706 is located in Georgia and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Columbus .

Coverage Area

Area code 706 — Georgia

Area Code Details

Area Code
706
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
May 3, 1992
Assigned
May 3, 1992
Population Served
~480,381 est.
Overlay Complex
706/762

History & Relationships

Split from

404
Georgia

New codes split from 706

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

25 rate centers identified within area code 706

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 706

What state is area code 706?

Area code 706 is located in Georgia, United States.

Where is area code 706 from?

Area code 706 originates from Georgia. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 706?

Area code 706 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 706?

Area code 706 serves cities including Columbus, Athens, Augusta, Dalton, Lagrange, Commerce, Dahlonega, Waynesboro, and more.

Is a call from area code 706 a scam?

Area code 706 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Georgia. Like any area code, individual numbers using 706 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.