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706 Area Code
Area code 706 is in Georgia, serving northern and eastern Georgia outside metro Atlanta, including Augusta, Columbus, Athens and Rome. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 762, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 706 area code?
706 is a Georgia area code covering northern and eastern Georgia outside metro Atlanta, including Augusta, Columbus, Athens and Rome. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 706 area code
- Augusta
- Columbus
- Athens
- Rome
- Dalton
- LaGrange
- Calhoun
- Thomson
- Toccoa
- Dahlonega
- Ringgold
- Fort Oglethorpe
- Hartwell
- Blue Ridge
Counties served by 706
Richmond County, Columbia County, Muscogee County, Clarke County, Floyd County, Whitfield County, Troup County, Catoosa County, Walker County and Gordon County.
706 overlay codes and dialing
The 706 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 706, 762. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 706. 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 706 area code
706 went into service on May 3, 1992, created when it was split from 404. It serves Augusta and the surrounding part of Georgia, and today shares its territory with overlay code 762. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 706 a scam or spam risk?
706 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 706 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Augusta, GA or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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706 area code FAQ
Where is the 706 area code?
The 706 area code is in Georgia, covering northern and eastern Georgia outside metro Atlanta, including Augusta, Columbus, Athens and Rome, in the South region.
What cities are in the 706 area code?
Cities in the 706 area code include Augusta, Columbus, Athens, Rome, Dalton, LaGrange, Calhoun, Thomson, Toccoa and Dahlonega.
What time zone is 706 in?
706 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 706 area code?
706 shares its territory with 762. Both codes (706, 762) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 706 area code start?
706 went into service on May 3, 1992.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 706?
Yes. Because 706 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 706 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 706 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.