762 Area CodeAugusta, GA
Area code 762 covers Augusta and nearby communities in Georgia, in the Eastern Time (ET) zone, home to about 1.1 million people across 173 cities. It overlays 706, so the same region uses both and every local call needs all ten digits.
Overview
- Major City
- Augusta
- State
- Georgia (GA)
- Timezone
- Eastern Time (ET)
- Current Time
- Overlay
- Yes – shares area with 706
Where is area code 762?
Area code 762 serves part of Augusta, GA and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (706) that serves the same area.
Overview of the 762 Area Code
What is the 762 area code?
The 762 area code serves Augusta, Georgia, alongside other established area codes. When you see a 762 number, it indicates a local number within this geographic area.
Why was area code 762 created?
The 762 area code was introduced as an overlay to add numbers in Augusta once the existing area code 706 began to run out of available prefixes. It added a new supply of numbers without requiring current residents to change their existing digits.
Geographic Coverage of the 762 Area Code
The 762 area code serves Augusta and surrounding areas in Georgia. It operates within the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It complements the coverage of area code 706. This area code covers several key cities, including:
- Columbus
- Augusta
- Athens
- Rome
- Martinez
- Dalton
Got a call from a 762 number? It came from Augusta, GA. Since 762 overlays with 706, every local call in the region needs all ten digits to land on the right line. Inside 762, Augusta holds about 19% of the population; the rest is split across 172 smaller cities.
Augusta Area Codes Overview
Augusta is served by multiple area codes, reflecting its telecommunications needs. The 762 area code operates alongside 706. Here are the area codes serving this region:
The introduction of the 762 area code helped prevent number exhaustion, ensuring a continuous supply of phone numbers across the geographic area.
What cities does area code 762 cover?
| City | State | Population | % of Area Code | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | GA | 201,830 | 1% | 100% |
| Augusta | GA | 195,844 | 2% | 100% |
| Athens | GA | 115,452 | 1% | 97% |
| Rome | GA | 38,747 | 0% | 100% |
| Martinez | GA | 35,795 | 0% | 100% |
| Dalton | GA | 34,970 | 0% | 100% |
| LaGrange | GA | 33,564 | 0% | 100% |
| Evans | GA | 29,011 | 0% | 100% |
| Calhoun | GA | 19,592 | 0% | 100% |
| Grovetown | GA | 17,843 | 0% | 100% |
* Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Has area code 762 been reported for unwanted calls?
Yes – 547 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing a 762 area code (May 29 – Jul 2, 2026).
- 80% robocalls
- ↓ 19% vs prior period
Most-reported subjects
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)38%208
- Other36%199
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends10%57
* Caller ID is easily spoofed, so these figures reflect the number shown on caller ID, not the caller's true location – an area code alone never identifies a caller. The FTC does not verify the facts in these complaints. Source: FTC Do Not Call (DNC) Reported Calls Data, retrieved 2026-07-05.
Which prefixes and exchanges belong to area code 762?
28% assigned to a telco
- 86% Landline
- 14% Wireless
- 0% Unknown
| Prefix | Usage | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| (762)200- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (762)201- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (762)202- | Landline | Metropcs |
| (762)203- | Landline | Etc Communications |
| (762)204- | Landline | Teleport Communications America |
| (762)206- | Landline | Southern Bell Tel & Tel |
| (762)207- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (762)208- | Landline | Powertel Atlanta Licenses |
| (762)209- | Landline | Metropcs |
| (762)210- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
Frequently Asked Questions about the 762 Area Code
Who called me from a 762 number?
A 762 number is assigned to Augusta, Georgia, so a call may come from there. But caller ID is easy to fake, and scammers often spoof a local 762 code to look nearby, so a 762 number doesn't prove the caller is local. Recently, 547 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 762 code (80% flagged as robocalls). If you don't recognize the number, let it go to voicemail; a real caller will leave a message.
Is 762 a scam area code?
No area code is a scam on its own. 762 is a normal, officially assigned code for Augusta, Georgia. Spam callers spoof local codes to raise the odds you answer, so 762 on your caller ID says nothing about who is really calling. Recently, 547 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 762 code (80% flagged as robocalls). Judge the call itself, not the area code.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 762 area code?
Repeated calls from different 762 numbers are usually spoofing: a robocaller rotates through 762 numbers so each call looks local and slips past simple blocks. Recently, 547 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 762 code (80% flagged as robocalls). Blocking one number rarely helps; voicemail screening, your carrier spam filter, and the Do Not Call Registry work better.
Should I answer an unknown 762 number?
If you aren't expecting a 762 call, let it ring to voicemail. Legitimate callers leave a message, most robocallers hang up when no one picks up, and answering can mark your number as active and bring more calls.
How do I block calls from the 762 area code?
Block a single 762 number from your recent-calls list (iPhone: tap the number, then Block this Caller; Android: tap the number, then Block or report spam). To cut the volume, turn on Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone or spam protection on Android, enable spam filtering from your carrier, and register at DoNotCall.gov. Blocking the entire 762 code also stops legitimate local calls, so use it only as a last resort.
Where is area code 762?
Area code 762 covers Augusta and the surrounding area in Georgia, spanning 173 cities with about 1,062,645 residents. It shares its area with overlay code 706.
Is 762 a real area code?
Yes. 762 is an active code in the North American Numbering Plan, assigned by NANPA and in service for Augusta, Georgia. A real code can still show up on spoofed spam calls, so treat unknown 762 calls with normal caution.
What timezone is the 762 area code in?
The 762 area code is in the Eastern Time (ET). Because a number can be kept when someone moves or switches to VoIP, a specific 762 caller may not be in that zone.
How do I call a 762 number from abroad?
From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then 762 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile phone you can usually just enter +1 762 followed by the number and let the phone add the exit code for you.