Area codes in Dalton, Georgia
Dalton, Georgia uses 2 area codes — 706 and 762. The main Dalton area code is 706.
Area codes serving Dalton
Phone numbers in Dalton are written as ten digits — for example (706) 555-0190 — and fall in the Eastern Time zone.
How Dalton came to have 2 area codes
The original Dalton 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 Dalton 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 Dalton?
The main area code for Dalton, Georgia is 706. Dalton is now served by 2 area codes in total: 706, 762.
How many area codes does Dalton have?
Dalton has 2 area codes: 706, 762.
Why does Dalton have more than one area code?
As Dalton 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 Dalton 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.