Tennessee · Central Time
629 Area Code
Area code 629 is in Tennessee, serving Nashville and surrounding Middle Tennessee counties. It is in the Central Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 615, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 629 area code?
629 is a Tennessee area code covering Nashville and surrounding Middle Tennessee counties. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 629 area code
- Nashville
- Murfreesboro
- Franklin
- Hendersonville
- Smyrna
- Brentwood
- Gallatin
- Mount Juliet
- Lebanon
- La Vergne
- Goodlettsville
- Springfield
- Nolensville
Counties served by 629
Davidson County, Rutherford County, Williamson County, Sumner County, Wilson County, Robertson County, Cheatham County, Dickson County, Macon County and Trousdale County.
Time zone note: Eastern in Knoxville and Chattanooga; Central in Nashville, Memphis and most of the state.
629 overlay codes and dialing
The 629 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 615, 629. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 615. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 629 area code
629 went into service on March 28, 2015 as an overlay of 615, relieving number exhaustion in the Nashville area. Rather than splitting the region, the overlay lets existing customers keep their numbers while new lines draw from the added code. Learn more in our overlay guide.
Is 629 a scam or spam risk?
629 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 629 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Nashville, TN or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
Other Tennessee area codes
Explore more
See every code in Tennessee, compare codes across the South region, or view all Central Time codes. You can also browse the 6XX block or the complete numeric list of US area codes.
New to how this all works? Start with how area codes work, then read up on overlays, 10-digit dialing, and spam & scam-risk codes. To check another number, use the area code lookup tool.
Quick answers
629 area code FAQ
Where is the 629 area code?
The 629 area code is in Tennessee, covering Nashville and surrounding Middle Tennessee counties, in the South region.
What cities are in the 629 area code?
Cities in the 629 area code include Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Hendersonville, Smyrna, Brentwood, Gallatin, Mount Juliet, Lebanon and La Vergne.
What time zone is 629 in?
629 is in the Central Time zone. Eastern in Knoxville and Chattanooga; Central in Nashville, Memphis and most of the state.
What is the overlay for the 629 area code?
629 shares its territory with 615. Both codes (615, 629) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 629 area code start?
629 went into service on March 28, 2015 as an overlay of 615.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 629?
Yes. Because 629 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 629 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 629 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.