Area Code 762Georgia

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 762 is located in Georgia and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Columbus .

Coverage Area

Area code 762 — Georgia

Area Code Details

Area Code
762
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 16, 2006
Assigned
June 24, 2005
Population Served
~444,440 est.
Overlay Complex
706/762

History & Relationships

Split from

706
Georgia

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

17 rate centers identified within area code 762

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 762

What state is area code 762?

Area code 762 is located in Georgia, United States.

Where is area code 762 from?

Area code 762 originates from Georgia. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 762?

Area code 762 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 762?

Area code 762 serves cities including Columbus, Athens, Augusta, Rome, Thomaston, Commerce, Eatonton, Harlem, and more.

Is a call from area code 762 a scam?

Area code 762 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Georgia. Like any area code, individual numbers using 762 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.