229 Area Code — Albany, GA
Area code 229 serves Albany and 3 other cities in Georgia. Local time follows America/New_York. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Georgia
- Primary city
- Albany
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 2000
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 229
The 229 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Georgia.
- Albany
- Valdosta
- Tifton
- Thomasville
About Area Code 229
Area code 229 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2000. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Georgia region anchored on Albany.
229 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 229 line.
Mobile numbers in 229 are portable: a person who moved away from Albany may still carry a 229 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 229 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Georgia, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Georgia.
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229 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 229?
Area code 229 is located in Georgia, primarily serving Albany and surrounding cities including Valdosta, Tifton, Thomasville. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 229 area code?
229 is a Georgia area code. It was put into service in 2000 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 229 a scam area code?
229 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Georgia. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 229 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 229 use?
Area code 229 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Georgia time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 229 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 229 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.