Area Code 706
Area code 706 covers Augusta and nearby cities including Columbus, Athens, Dalton in Georgia, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 706 quick facts
| Location | Augusta, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 1992-05-03 |
| Overlay codes | 762 |
| Nearby codes | 762, 404, 470, 943, 678, 770 |
| Carrier coverage | 775 prefixes; 38% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 349 complaints across 76 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 706 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 706 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 706 numbers:
- (706) 349-4127 — 23 complaints
- (706) 383-3101 — 16 complaints
- (706) 388-6821 — 16 complaints
- (706) 807-2087 — 14 complaints
- (706) 535-7102 — 10 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 706
Augusta, Columbus, Athens, Dalton, La Grange, Martinez, Rome
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 706
Area code 706 spans 775 prefixes, about 38% wireless. Top carriers: BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA, NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA, ONVOY, LLC - GA. Look up the carrier and line type for a 706 number.
Other Georgia area codes
- 229 — Albany
- 404 — Atlanta
- 470 — Atlanta
- 478 — Macon
- 565 — Savannah
- 678 — Atlanta Northeast
- 762 — Columbus
- 770 — Atlanta Northeast
- 912 — Savannah
- 943 — Atlanta
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 706?
Area code 706 covers Augusta and nearby cities including Columbus, Athens, Dalton in Georgia, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 706?
Area code 706 serves Augusta, Columbus, Athens, Dalton, La Grange, and 2 other communities in Georgia.
What time zone is area code 706 in?
Area code 706 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 706 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 706 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 706 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 706 a scam?
A 706 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 706 a country code?
No. 706 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 706 number written for international dialing looks like +1 706 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.