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762 Area Code
Area code 762 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 706, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 762 area code?
762 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 762 area code
- Augusta
- Columbus
- Athens
- Rome
- Dalton
- LaGrange
- Calhoun
- Thomson
- Toccoa
- Dahlonega
- Ringgold
- Fort Oglethorpe
- Hartwell
- Blue Ridge
Counties served by 762
Richmond County, Columbia County, Muscogee County, Clarke County, Floyd County, Whitfield County, Troup County, Catoosa County, Walker County and Gordon County.
762 overlay codes and dialing
The 762 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 762 area code
762 went into service on May 16, 2006 as an overlay of 706, relieving number exhaustion in the Augusta 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 762 a scam or spam risk?
762 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 762 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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Quick answers
762 area code FAQ
Where is the 762 area code?
The 762 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 762 area code?
Cities in the 762 area code include Augusta, Columbus, Athens, Rome, Dalton, LaGrange, Calhoun, Thomson, Toccoa and Dahlonega.
What time zone is 762 in?
762 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 762 area code?
762 shares its territory with 706. Both codes (706, 762) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 762 area code start?
762 went into service on May 16, 2006 as an overlay of 706.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 762?
Yes. Because 762 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 762 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 762 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.