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912 Area Code
Area code 912 is in Georgia, serving southeast Georgia coast and inland, from Savannah to Brunswick and Waycross. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 565, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 912 area code?
912 is a Georgia area code covering southeast Georgia coast and inland, from Savannah to Brunswick and Waycross. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 912 area code
- Savannah
- Pooler
- Hinesville
- Statesboro
- Brunswick
- Richmond Hill
- Waycross
- Kingsland
- St. Marys
- Rincon
- Vidalia
- Jesup
Counties served by 912
Chatham County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Glynn County, Effingham County, Camden County, Ware County, Bryan County, Toombs County and Wayne County.
912 overlay codes and dialing
The 912 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 565, 912. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 912. 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 912 area code
912 went into service on January 1, 1954. It serves Savannah and the surrounding part of Georgia, and today shares its territory with overlay code 565. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 912 a scam or spam risk?
912 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 912 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Savannah, GA or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
912 area code FAQ
Where is the 912 area code?
The 912 area code is in Georgia, covering southeast Georgia coast and inland, from Savannah to Brunswick and Waycross, in the South region.
What cities are in the 912 area code?
Cities in the 912 area code include Savannah, Pooler, Hinesville, Statesboro, Brunswick, Richmond Hill, Waycross, Kingsland, St. Marys and Rincon.
What time zone is 912 in?
912 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 912 area code?
912 shares its territory with 565. Both codes (565, 912) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 912 area code start?
912 went into service on January 1, 1954.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 912?
Yes. Because 912 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 912 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 912 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.