Area Code 229
Area code 229 covers Albany and nearby cities including Valdosta in Georgia, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 229 quick facts
| Location | Albany, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 2000-08-01 |
| Nearby codes | 478, 324, 904, 334, 483, 565 |
| Carrier coverage | 679 prefixes; 53% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 454 complaints across 77 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
Is a call from 229 a scam? Who called me from 229?
FTC complaints involving 229 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 229 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.
Most-complained 229 numbers:
- (229) 363-7951 — 62 complaints
- (229) 609-2698 — 23 complaints
- (229) 513-4924 — 13 complaints
- (229) 231-4075 — 13 complaints
- (229) 351-7806 — 12 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 229
Albany, Valdosta
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 229
Area code 229 spans 679 prefixes, about 53% wireless. Top carriers: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA, ONVOY, LLC - GA, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA, POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC.. Look up the carrier and line type for a 229 number.
Other Georgia area codes
- 404 — Atlanta
- 470 — Atlanta
- 478 — Macon
- 565 — Savannah
- 678 — Atlanta Northeast
- 706 — Augusta
- 762 — Columbus
- 770 — Atlanta Northeast
- 912 — Savannah
- 943 — Atlanta
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 229?
Area code 229 covers Albany and nearby cities including Valdosta in Georgia, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 229?
Area code 229 serves Albany, Valdosta in Georgia.
What time zone is area code 229 in?
Area code 229 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 229 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 229 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 229 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 229 a scam?
A 229 number is geographically tied to Georgia, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 229 a country code?
No. 229 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 229 number written for international dialing looks like +1 229 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.