Area Code 404
Area code 404 covers Atlanta and nearby cities including Sandy Springs, Candler-McAfee, College Park in Georgia, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 404 quick facts
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 1947-01-01 |
| Overlay codes | 470, 678, 943 |
| Nearby codes | 470, 943, 678, 770, 706, 762 |
| Carrier coverage | 781 prefixes; 49% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 632 complaints across 98 numbers |
| Data current as of | September 13, 2026 |
Is a call from 404 a scam? Who called me from 404?
FTC complaints involving 404 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 404 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”, “Dropped call or no message”.
Most-complained 404 numbers:
- (404) 806-4811 — 202 complaints
- (404) 314-6465 — 30 complaints
- (404) 667-5003 — 21 complaints
- (404) 918-7306 — 12 complaints
- (404) 868-2512 — 11 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 404
Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Candler-McAfee, College Park, East Point, Forest Park, Tucker
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 404
Area code 404 spans 781 prefixes, about 49% wireless. Top carriers: BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL, POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC., CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA, ONVOY, LLC - GA. Look up the carrier and line type for a 404 number.
Other Georgia area codes
- 229 — Albany
- 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 404?
Area code 404 covers Atlanta and nearby cities including Sandy Springs, Candler-McAfee, College Park in Georgia, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 404?
Area code 404 serves Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Candler-McAfee, College Park, East Point, and 2 other communities in Georgia.
What time zone is area code 404 in?
Area code 404 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 404 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 404 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 404 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 404 a scam?
A 404 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 404 a country code?
No. 404 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 404 number written for international dialing looks like +1 404 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of September 13, 2026. Refreshed monthly.