Area Code 678
Area code 678 covers Atlanta Northeast and nearby cities including Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell in Georgia, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 678 quick facts
| Location | Atlanta Northeast, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 1998-01-06 |
| Overlay codes | 404, 470, 770, 943 |
| Nearby codes | 770, 404, 470, 943, 706, 762 |
| Carrier coverage | 783 prefixes; 38% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 584 complaints across 103 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 678 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 678 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 678 numbers:
- (678) 743-3240 — 48 complaints
- (678) 499-7728 — 48 complaints
- (678) 606-6336 — 31 complaints
- (678) 498-2706 — 25 complaints
- (678) 310-9998 — 17 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 678
Atlanta Northeast, Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Marietta, Smyrna, Dunwoody, Candler-McAfee, College Park, Douglasville, Duluth
Area codes by city
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Carriers in area code 678
Area code 678 spans 783 prefixes, about 38% wireless. Top carriers: PAETEC ITEL, LLC, POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC., METROPCS, INC., CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA. Look up the carrier and line type for a 678 number.
Other Georgia area codes
- 229 — Albany
- 404 — Atlanta
- 470 — Atlanta
- 478 — Macon
- 565 — Savannah
- 706 — Augusta
- 762 — Columbus
- 770 — Atlanta Northeast
- 912 — Savannah
- 943 — Atlanta
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 678?
Area code 678 covers Atlanta Northeast and nearby cities including Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell in Georgia, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 678?
Area code 678 serves Atlanta Northeast, Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, and 17 other communities in Georgia.
What time zone is area code 678 in?
Area code 678 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 678 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 678 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 678 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 678 a scam?
A 678 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 678 a country code?
No. 678 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 678 number written for international dialing looks like +1 678 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.