Area Code 706
Augusta, GA — Georgia
Area code 706 serves Augusta and Georgia. Get a local 706 number to build instant presence in this market.
Split from 404 in 1992 to serve northern and eastern Georgia outside Atlanta. Augusta and Athens anchored the new code.
State
Georgia (GA)
Capital: Atlanta
Time Zone
ET
Eastern Time (ET)
Region
Southeast
US Census region
Code Type
Geographic
Original area code
Where does area code 706 cover?
Area code 706 serves communities across Georgia. Cities below represent the primary coverage area per the NANP.
- Augusta
- Athens
- Columbus
- Rome
- Gainesville
Georgia phone number landscape
Nine area codes cover Georgia's booming economy — anchored by Atlanta's world-class Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and film industry — with Savannah's port and Augusta's tech economy adding regional depth.
Number format
When dialing from outside the US, prefix with +1. Within the US, dial all 10 digits including the area code.
History of Area Code 706
Split from 404 in 1992 to serve northern and eastern Georgia outside Atlanta. Augusta and Athens anchored the new code.
Why get a 706 area code number?
A local 706 number gives your business a genuine connection to the Georgia market — without the overhead of a physical location.
Local Market Access
Reach Augusta customers and businesses with a familiar local number. Augusta hosts the Masters Tournament and a growing cybersecurity hub tied to nearby Fort Eisenhower. Cyber-defense contractors and event-services firms rely on a 706 number for this dual-economy credibility.
Professional Credibility
A 706 number anchors your business in Augusta and Georgia, giving clients and partners a recognizable local point of contact that builds immediate professional trust.
Higher Answer Rates
Local area codes are far less likely to be blocked. A 706 number keeps your outreach out of the spam folder.
Flexible Operations
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Benefits of a local Georgia number
A 706 area code tells Georgia customers you're local and easy to reach.
- Local 706 numbers get answered more often than toll-free or out-of-state calls.
- Build local trust and brand recognition without a physical office.
- Keep your personal number private with a dedicated 706 business line.
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Frequently asked about 706
Area code 706 covers Augusta, Athens, Columbus, Rome, Gainesville in Georgia. It is the primary area code for this region.
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