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Area code 762

Area code 762 covers Columbus, Georgia. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Georgia Major City: Columbus Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 706/762
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 762?

Area code 762 is assigned to Columbus and the surrounding region in Georgia. Calls to numbers that start with 762 are routed to this area.

Area code 762 shares its territory with 706. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Richmond CountyMuscogee CountyFloyd CountyUpson CountyJackson CountyClarke CountyGordon CountyWhitfield CountyWalker CountyGreene CountyFranklin CountyMeriwether CountyTroup County

Line types

  • Mobile 33.88%
  • Landline 66.12%
02 / MAP

Area code 762 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 Columbus

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

Local timeColumbus, GA--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Columbus

WITHIN THE US762 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+1 762 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 762 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+1 762 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 762 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 762 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 762 555 0123
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Learn more about that number.

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

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

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 762

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Sinch
31%
Bandwidth
11%
CoreTel Communications
10%
AT&T
8%
Fractel
8%
Others
33%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
40%
T-Mobile USA
31%
Verizon Wireless
17%
Sinch
9%
Boost Mobile
2%
Others
2%

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 762

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(762) 200 Landline Hamilton SinchONVOY, LLC - GA
(762) 201 Mobile Dalton AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(762) 202 Landline Chatsworth Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(762) 203 Landline Carnesville ETC COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C. - GA
(762) 204 Landline Calhoun AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - GA
(762) 205 Landline Madison SinchONVOY, LLC - GA
(762) 206 Landline Augusta AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
(762) 207 Mobile Columbus Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA
(762) 208 Mobile Columbus T-Mobile USAPOWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC.
(762) 209 Landline Dalton Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.

Showing 10 of 363 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 762

Where is area code 762 used?
Area code 762 serves Columbus and the surrounding area in Georgia, including Richmond County, Muscogee County, Floyd County, Upson County, Jackson County.
What city is area code 762 from?
The main city of area code 762 is Columbus, GA.
What time zone is area code 762 in?
Area code 762 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 762 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 706. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 762 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 762 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 762 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 762 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 762 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 762?
Most landline blocks belong to Sinch 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 762 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 66.12% of the number blocks are landline, 33.88% mobile.
How do I save a 762 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 762 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 762?
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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