Area Code 762
Area code 762 covers Columbus and nearby cities including Athens, Augusta, Dalton in Georgia, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 762 quick facts
| Location | Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 2006-05-16 |
| Overlay codes | 706 |
| Nearby codes | 706, 404, 470, 943, 678, 770 |
| Carrier coverage | 366 prefixes; 45% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 166 complaints across 35 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
Is a call from 762 a scam? Who called me from 762?
FTC complaints involving 762 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 762 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 762 numbers:
- (762) 778-6346 — 43 complaints
- (762) 323-0306 — 14 complaints
- (762) 216-5362 — 6 complaints
- (762) 290-8917 — 5 complaints
- (762) 276-9316 — 4 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 762
Columbus, Athens, Augusta, Dalton, La Grange, Martinez, Rome
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 762
Area code 762 spans 366 prefixes, about 45% wireless. Top carriers: ONVOY, LLC - GA, NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA, POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC., BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - GA. Look up the carrier and line type for a 762 number.
Other Georgia area codes
- 229 — Albany
- 404 — Atlanta
- 470 — Atlanta
- 478 — Macon
- 565 — Savannah
- 678 — Atlanta Northeast
- 706 — Augusta
- 770 — Atlanta Northeast
- 912 — Savannah
- 943 — Atlanta
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 762?
Area code 762 covers Columbus and nearby cities including Athens, Augusta, Dalton in Georgia, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 762?
Area code 762 serves Columbus, Athens, Augusta, Dalton, La Grange, and 2 other communities in Georgia.
What time zone is area code 762 in?
Area code 762 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 762 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 762 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 762 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 762 a scam?
A 762 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 762 a country code?
No. 762 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 762 number written for international dialing looks like +1 762 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.