Area Code 478
Area code 478 covers Macon and nearby cities including Warner Robins in Georgia, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 478 quick facts
| Location | Macon, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 2000-08-01 |
| Nearby codes | 706, 762, 404, 470, 943, 678 |
| Carrier coverage | 441 prefixes; 39% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 154 complaints across 32 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
Is a call from 478 a scam? Who called me from 478?
FTC complaints involving 478 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 478 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Medical & prescriptions”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.
Most-complained 478 numbers:
- (478) 918-7184 — 25 complaints
- (478) 825-3892 — 11 complaints
- (478) 772-6892 — 11 complaints
- (478) 306-4874 — 9 complaints
- (478) 654-9113 — 6 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 478
Macon, Warner Robins
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 478
Area code 478 spans 441 prefixes, about 39% wireless. Top carriers: ONVOY, LLC - GA, NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA, POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC., TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - GA. Look up the carrier and line type for a 478 number.
Other Georgia area codes
- 229 — Albany
- 404 — Atlanta
- 470 — Atlanta
- 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 478?
Area code 478 covers Macon and nearby cities including Warner Robins in Georgia, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 478?
Area code 478 serves Macon, Warner Robins in Georgia.
What time zone is area code 478 in?
Area code 478 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 478 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 478 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 478 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 478 a scam?
A 478 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 478 a country code?
No. 478 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 478 number written for international dialing looks like +1 478 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.