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Area code 229

Area code 229 covers Albany, Georgia. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Georgia Major City: Albany Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 229?

Area code 229 is assigned to Albany and the surrounding region in Georgia. Calls to numbers that start with 229 are routed to this area.

Area code 229 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Dougherty CountyLowndes CountyThomas CountyDecatur CountyColquitt CountyBen Hill CountyRandolph CountySumter CountyTift CountyBerrien CountyCrisp CountyMitchell CountyEarly CountyGrady CountyWilcox County

Line types

  • Mobile 38.62%
  • Landline 61.38%
02 / MAP

Area code 229 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Albany

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeAlbany, GA--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Albany

WITHIN THE US229 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 229 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 229 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 229 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 229 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 229 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 229 555 0123
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Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 229

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Windstream Communications
25%
AT&T
21%
Sinch
17%
Mediacom
12%
Lumen Technologies
6%
Others
19%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
49%
Verizon Wireless
27%
T-Mobile USA
12%
Southern Communications
7%
Sinch
4%
Others
1%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 229

668 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(229) 200 Mobile Thomasville AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(229) 201 Mobile Thomasville Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA
(229) 202 Mobile Cedar Springs AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(229) 205 Mobile Bainbridge Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA
(229) 206 Mobile Sylvester Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA
(229) 207 Landline Colquitt SinchONVOY, LLC - GA
(229) 208 Landline Bainbridge AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
(229) 209 Landline Cuthbert Windstream CommunicationsWINDSTREAM GEORGIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
(229) 210 Mobile Arlington Southern CommunicationsSOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC.
(229) 212 Mobile McRae AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA

Showing 10 of 668 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 229

Where is area code 229 used?
Area code 229 serves Albany and the surrounding area in Georgia, including Dougherty County, Lowndes County, Thomas County, Decatur County, Colquitt County.
What city is area code 229 from?
The main city of area code 229 is Albany, GA.
What time zone is area code 229 in?
Area code 229 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 229 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 229 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 229 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 229 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 229 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 229 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 229 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 229?
Most landline blocks belong to Windstream Communications and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 229 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 61.38% of the number blocks are landline, 38.62% mobile.
How do I save a 229 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 229 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 229?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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