762 Area Code

The 762 area code is a telephone area code in the state of Georgia, USA. It was introduced on March 15, 2005 as an overlay to the 706 area code to meet the growing demand for phone numbers in northern and western Georgia. The 762 area code serves cities including Augusta, Athens, Rome, Dalton, and LaGrange.

Understanding the 762 Area Code

The 762 area code is used in conjunction with 706 as an overlay. Both area codes cover the same geographic area, which includes a mix of urban, suburban, and rural communities. The overlay ensures sufficient number availability without requiring existing numbers to change.

762 Area Code Map and Location

The 762 area code map covers parts of northern and western Georgia, including:

• Augusta
• Athens
• Rome
• Dalton
• LaGrange
• Gainesville
• Calhoun
• Cartersville
• Hartwell
• Elberton

Major Cities in the 762 Area Code

• Augusta
• Athens
• Rome
• Dalton
• LaGrange
• Gainesville
• Calhoun
• Cartersville
• Hartwell
• Elberton

ZIP Codes in the 762 Area Code

Some common ZIP codes include:

• 30901 - Augusta, GA
• 30601 - Athens, GA
• 30161 - Rome, GA
• 30720 - Dalton, GA
• 30240 - LaGrange, GA
• 30501 - Gainesville, GA
• 30701 - Calhoun, GA
• 30120 - Cartersville, GA
• 30632 - Hartwell, GA
• 30635 - Elberton, GA

Time Zone

The 762 area code is located in the Eastern Time Zone (ET):

• Standard Time: UTC -5
• Daylight Saving Time: UTC -4

Dialing & Phone Service

• Overlay Code: 706
• Local Dialing: 10-digit dialing is required
• Long-Distance: 1 + 762 + 7-digit number
• International: +1 762 + local number
• Services: Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business

What Area Code is 762? / Where is Area Code 762?

What area code is 762? � The 762 area code is a Georgia telephone area code serving the northern and western parts of the state.

Where is area code 762 located? � The 762 area code is located in Georgia, USA, covering cities such as Augusta, Athens, Rome, Dalton, and LaGrange.

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