706 Area Code
Northeastern Georgia, Georgia
Area code 706 is located in Northeastern Georgia, Georgia. It covers Augusta, Athens, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 706?
Area code 706 is located in Northeastern Georgia, Georgia. It covers Augusta, Athens, and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Area code 706 is overlaid by area code 762. Both codes serve the same geographic region and require 10-digit dialing for local calls.
Cities Covered by Area Code 706
Area code 706 primarily serves the Northeastern Georgia area of Georgia. The exact coverage includes Augusta, Athens, and Rome, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 706 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 706 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 706
Area code 706 was introduced in 1992 as a geographic area code serving Northeastern Georgia, Georgia. As demand for phone numbers grew, overlay code 762 was added to the same region, requiring 10-digit dialing for local calls. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.