Georgia · Eastern Time
229 Area Code
Area code 229 is in Georgia, serving southwest and south-central Georgia including Albany, Valdosta, Thomasville and Tifton. It is in the Eastern Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 229 area code?
229 is a Georgia area code covering southwest and south-central Georgia including Albany, Valdosta, Thomasville and Tifton. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 229 area code
- Albany
- Valdosta
- Thomasville
- Tifton
- Americus
- Moultrie
- Cordele
- Bainbridge
- Fitzgerald
- Douglas
- Cairo
- Camilla
- Quitman
Counties served by 229
Dougherty County, Lowndes County, Thomas County, Tift County, Sumter County, Colquitt County, Crisp County, Decatur County, Coffee County and Ben Hill County.
Dialing 229
Albany, GA is currently served by the single area code 229, with no overlay. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
From outside the US, dial +1 229 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 229 area code
229 went into service on August 1, 2000, created when it was split from 912. It serves Albany and the surrounding part of Georgia. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 229 a scam or spam risk?
229 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 229 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Albany, GA or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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229 area code FAQ
Where is the 229 area code?
The 229 area code is in Georgia, covering southwest and south-central Georgia including Albany, Valdosta, Thomasville and Tifton, in the South region.
What cities are in the 229 area code?
Cities in the 229 area code include Albany, Valdosta, Thomasville, Tifton, Americus, Moultrie, Cordele, Bainbridge, Fitzgerald and Douglas.
What time zone is 229 in?
229 is in the Eastern Time zone.
When did the 229 area code start?
229 went into service on August 1, 2000.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 229?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 229 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 229 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.