What area code is 678?
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678 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 678
Atlanta (overlay)1 community on record for 678.
Where 678 sits on the map
Overlay: 470Coverage area
About the 678 region
678 covers Atlanta in Georgia. The code has been in service since 1998.
678 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 404 and 770 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 404 and 770; 2010: overlaid by 470.
Who called me from 678?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 678 does not prove the caller is really in the 678 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 678 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 678?+–
678 is a telephone area code serving Atlanta in Georgia, United States, in service since 1998.
Where is area code 678 located?+–
It covers Barrow County, Bartow County, Butts County and other counties, including Atlanta in Georgia.
What time zone is 678?+–
678 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 678 start?+–
678 entered service in 1998. Its history: overlaid on 404 and 770; 2010: overlaid by 470.
Why do calls to 678 require 10-digit dialing?+–
678 shares its territory with overlay code 470. 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 678 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 678 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 678 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 678 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 678 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 404 and 770 instead.