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Area code 478

Area code 478 covers Macon, Georgia. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

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

Where is area code 478?

Area code 478 is assigned to Macon and the surrounding region in Georgia. Calls to numbers that start with 478 are routed to this area.

Area code 478 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Bibb CountyHouston CountyLaurens CountyBaldwin CountyJefferson CountyEmanuel CountyWashington CountyMacon CountyDodge CountyWilkinson CountyBleckley CountyMonroe CountyJohnson CountyJones County

Line types

  • Mobile 29.91%
  • Landline 70.09%
02 / MAP

Area code 478 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 Macon

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

Local timeMacon, GA--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Macon

WITHIN THE US478 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+1 478 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 478 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+1 478 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 478 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 478 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 478 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

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

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 478

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
31%
Sinch
15%
Windstream Communications
15%
Lumen Technologies
7%
Bandwidth
5%
Others
28%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
39%
AT&T Mobility
28%
T-Mobile USA
17%
Southern Communications
7%
Sinch
5%
Others
4%

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 478

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(478) 200 Landline Macon BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - GA
(478) 201 Landline Macon AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
(478) 202 Landline Wadley Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - GA
(478) 203 Landline Macon Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(478) 205 Mobile Dublin Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA
(478) 206 Mobile Wadley Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA
(478) 207 Landline Macon AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
(478) 208 Mobile Hawkinsville AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(478) 209 Landline Sandersville PINELAND COMMUNICATIONS - GAPINELAND COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - GA
(478) 210 Landline Montrose SinchONVOY, LLC - GA

Showing 10 of 438 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 478

Where is area code 478 used?
Area code 478 serves Macon and the surrounding area in Georgia, including Bibb County, Houston County, Laurens County, Baldwin County, Jefferson County.
What city is area code 478 from?
The main city of area code 478 is Macon, GA.
What time zone is area code 478 in?
Area code 478 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 478 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 478 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 478 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 478 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 478 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 478 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 478 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 478?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 478 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 70.09% of the number blocks are landline, 29.91% mobile.
How do I save a 478 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 478 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 478?
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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