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Area code 943

Area code 943 covers Atlanta, Georgia. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Georgia Major City: Atlanta Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 470/678/770/943
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 943?

Area code 943 is assigned to Atlanta and the surrounding region in Georgia. Calls to numbers that start with 943 are routed to this area.

Area code 943 shares its territory with 470, 678, 770. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Gwinnett CountyFulton CountyCobb CountyClayton CountyHall CountyCoweta CountyForsyth CountyCarroll CountyBarrow CountyNewton CountyPolk CountyBartow CountyButts CountyCherokee CountyRockdale CountyHaralson County

Line types

  • Mobile 44.85%
  • Landline 55.15%
02 / MAP

Area code 943 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 Atlanta

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

Local timeAtlanta, GA--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Atlanta

WITHIN THE US943 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+1 943 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 943 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+1 943 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 943 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 943 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 943 555 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 943

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Sinch
45%
AT&T
16%
Bandwidth
9%
Terra Nova Telecom
9%
Eon Telecom
7%
Others
13%

Mobile

T-Mobile USA
51%
Sinch
15%
Verizon Wireless
15%
AT&T Mobility
13%
Boost Mobile
7%

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 943

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(943) 200 Landline Atlanta AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - GA
(943) 201 Mobile Cumming AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(943) 202 Landline Buford AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - GA
(943) 203 Mobile Atlanta Boost MobileBOOST SUBSCRIBERCO L.L.C.
(943) 204 Landline Cumming Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(943) 205 Landline Tallapoosa SinchONVOY, LLC - GA
(943) 206 Mobile Covington AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(943) 207 Landline Atlanta Northwest BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - GA
(943) 208 Landline Buford AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - GA
(943) 209 Landline Atlanta South BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - GA

Showing 10 of 136 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 943

Where is area code 943 used?
Area code 943 serves Atlanta and the surrounding area in Georgia, including Gwinnett County, Fulton County, Cobb County, Clayton County, Hall County.
What city is area code 943 from?
The main city of area code 943 is Atlanta, GA.
What time zone is area code 943 in?
Area code 943 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 943 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 470, 678, 770. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 943 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 943 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 943 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 943 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 943 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 943?
Most landline blocks belong to Sinch and most mobile blocks to T-Mobile USA. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 943 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 55.15% of the number blocks are landline, 44.85% mobile.
How do I save a 943 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 943 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 943?
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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