706 Area Code
Georgia, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:43 AM
Area code 706 is in Georgia, USA, serving Columbus, Athens, Rome and Evans. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:43 AM. 762 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 1992.
| Area code | 706 |
|---|---|
| Location | Georgia, USA |
| Major cities | Columbus, Athens, Rome, Evans, Martinez, Dalton, Corner Brook Census agglomeration, LaGrange |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay codes | 762 |
| In service since | 1992 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 706?
Georgia, USA — including Columbus, Athens, Rome, Evans and Martinez.
What time zone is area code 706?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 706 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 706 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 706 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 706 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 706 … .
Is a call from 706 a scam?
Not by itself — 706 is an ordinary geographic area code in Georgia. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.