What area code is 404?
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404 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 404
Atlanta8 communities on record for 404.
Where 404 sits on the map
Overlay: 678, 943Coverage area
About the 404 region
404 covers Atlanta in Georgia, including Buckhead, Decatur, Sandy Springs, East Point and College Park. The code has been in service since 1947 and is one of the original North American area codes.
As the Atlanta region grew, 404 ran low on available numbers, so 678 and 943 were added as overlay codes over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Created for all of Georgia; 1954: split to create area code 912; 1992: split to create area code 706; 1995: split to create area code 770; 1998: overlaid by 678.
Who called me from 404?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 404 does not prove the caller is really in the 404 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 404 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 404?+–
404 is Atlanta's original 1947 area code and still identifies the city itself — roughly the area inside I-285, "the Perimeter." It was split four ways over the decades (912 in 1954, 706 in 1992, 770 in 1995) and now shares its territory with the 678 and 943 overlays.
Where is area code 404 located?+–
It covers Fulton, DeKalb, including Buckhead, Decatur, Sandy Springs, East Point and College Park in Georgia.
What cities are in area code 404?+–
Major communities on record include Buckhead, Decatur, Sandy Springs, East Point and College Park, among others. The code's territory spans the Atlanta region of Georgia.
What time zone is 404?+–
404 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 404 start?+–
404 entered service in 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes. Its history: created for all of Georgia; 1954: split to create area code 912; 1992: split to create area code 706; 1995: split to create area code 770; 1998: overlaid by 678.
Why do calls to 404 require 10-digit dialing?+–
404 shares its territory with overlay code 678 and 943. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 404 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 404 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 404 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 404 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 404 number regardless of where you physically live.