706 Area Code — Columbus, GA
Area code 706 serves Columbus and 3 other cities in Georgia. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 762, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Georgia
- Primary city
- Columbus
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1992
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 762
Cities Served by 706
The 706 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Georgia.
- Columbus
- Augusta
- Athens
- Rome
About Area Code 706
Area code 706 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1992. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Georgia region anchored on Columbus.
706 now shares its territory with an overlay code (762). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 706 are portable: a person who moved away from Columbus may still carry a 706 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 706 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 (762). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Georgia.
Other Georgia Area Codes
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706 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 706?
Area code 706 is located in Georgia, primarily serving Columbus and surrounding cities including Augusta, Athens, Rome. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 706 area code?
706 is a Georgia area code. It was put into service in 1992 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 762.
Is 706 a scam area code?
706 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Georgia. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 706 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 706 use?
Area code 706 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 706 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 706 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 706 and 762?
706 and 762 cover the same Georgia geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.