What area code is 706?
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706 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 706
Columbus / Augusta6 communities on record for 706.
Where 706 sits on the map
Overlay: 762Coverage area
About the 706 region
706 covers Columbus / Augusta in Georgia, including Athens, Calhoun, Dalton and Rome. The code has been in service since 1992.
As the Columbus / Augusta region grew, 706 ran low on available numbers, so 762 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Split of 404; 2007: overlaid by 762 Prior to 1990, served portions of Baja California, Mexico One of the few non-contiguous area codes in North America.
Who called me from 706?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 706 does not prove the caller is really in the 706 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 706 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 706?+–
706 is a telephone area code serving Columbus / Augusta in Georgia, United States, in service since 1992.
Where is area code 706 located?+–
It covers Banks County, Burke County, Chattooga County and other counties, including Athens, Calhoun, Dalton and Rome in Georgia.
What cities are in area code 706?+–
Major communities on record include Athens, Calhoun, Dalton and Rome. The code's territory spans the Columbus / Augusta region of Georgia.
What time zone is 706?+–
706 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 706 start?+–
706 entered service in 1992. Its history: split of 404; 2007: overlaid by 762 Prior to 1990, served portions of Baja California, Mexico One of the few non-contiguous area codes in North America.
Why do calls to 706 require 10-digit dialing?+–
706 shares its territory with overlay code 762. 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 706 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 706 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 706 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 706 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 706 number regardless of where you physically live.