Area codes in Augusta, Georgia
Augusta, Georgia uses 2 area codes — 706 and 762. The main Augusta area code is 706.
Area codes serving Augusta
Phone numbers in Augusta are written as ten digits — for example (706) 555-0190 — and fall in the Eastern Time zone.
How Augusta came to have 2 area codes
The original Augusta area code is 706, in service since 1992. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 762 (2006). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Augusta now uses all 2 codes and every local call is dialed with ten digits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the area code for Augusta?
The main area code for Augusta, Georgia is 706. Augusta is now served by 2 area codes in total: 706, 762.
How many area codes does Augusta have?
Augusta has 2 area codes: 706, 762.
Why does Augusta have more than one area code?
As Augusta used up the numbers available in its original area code (706, in service since 1992), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a Augusta number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (706 or 762) followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1, then the area code and number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.