Area Code Lookup
What Area Code Is Athens?
5 area codes serve Athens
Athens is served by area codes 256, 423, 706, 715, 762. It spans Alabama and Tennessee and Georgia and Wisconsin.
Area Codes Serving Athens
Frequently Asked Questions
What area code is Athens?
Athens is served by area codes 256, 423, 706, 715, 762.
Why does Athens have multiple area codes?
As demand for phone numbers increased, NANPA added area codes through splits (dividing the region) or overlays (layering a new code over the same geography). Athens now has 5 area codes — 256 and 423 and 706 and 715 and 762 — covering the same or overlapping areas.
How do I call Athens from outside the US?
To call Athens from abroad, dial +1 followed by the area code and 7-digit local number (e.g. +1-256-XXX-XXXX). The +1 is the country code for all NANPA countries.