Area code
404
404 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Georgia, which has 10 area codes in total.
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Area code 404 at a glance
NANPA lists 784 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 404, held by 28 holders across 2 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1947-01-01 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Assigned overlays | 678 (1998-01-06), 470 (2010-02-26), 943 (2022-03-15) |
| Prefixes in use | 784 |
| Pooled prefixes | 388 (49%) |
| Rate centers | 2 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 28 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-19 to 2025-05-15 (231 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 92 |
Rate centers in area code 404
The largest rate center is ATLANTA, with 781 prefixes (100%).
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATLANTA | 781 | 100% |
| XXXXXXXXXX | 3 | <1% |
Who holds the prefixes in 404
Southern Bell Tel & Tel holds the most prefixes, 292 (37%). 49% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Bell Tel & Tel | 292 | 37% |
| Powertel Atlanta Licenses | 132 | 17% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 90 | 11% |
| Verizon Wireless | 90 | 11% |
| Onvoy | 23 | 3% |
| Metropcs | 19 | 2% |
| 22 other carriers | 138 | 18% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 404
- 1947-01-01 Area code 404 went into service.
- 1992-05-03 Area code 706 went into service and names 404 as its parent.
- 1995-08-01 Area code 770 went into service and names 404 as its parent.
Area codes nearest to 404
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 404
92 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 92 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 404 numbers
5,280 FCC complaints are on file for 3,685 numbers in 404, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 157 |
| 2024 | 156 |
| 2025 | 159 |
Other area codes in Georgia
Georgia is one state with 10 area codes in the NANPA table. 404 is one of them.
Next to 404 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 404 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 404 was first assigned in Georgia. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in Georgia next to a 404 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 404
Where is area code 404?
NANPA assigns area code 404 to Georgia, United States.
In which state does area code 404 sit?
Georgia. 404 is one of 10 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 404 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 404 are Atlanta, GA. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 404?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 404, Southern Bell Tel & Tel holds the most prefixes, 292 prefixes or 37%.
Which time zone does 404 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 404 as Eastern (E).
What year did 404 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1947-01-01, so 404 has been in use since 1947.
Does area code 404 have an overlay?
Yes. 678 (in service 1998-01-06), 470 (in service 2010-02-26) and 943 (in service 2022-03-15) share the same area with 404, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 404?
The area codes closest to 404, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 770 (about 2 miles), 706 (about 29 miles), 762 (about 31 miles), 478 (about 98 miles) and 256 (about 122 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 404 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 784 prefixes in service in 404, spread over 2 rate centers and 28 holders.
Are there complaints about 404 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 5,280 complaints for 3,685 numbers in 404. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.