Area code
762
762 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 762 at a glance
NANPA lists 362 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 762, held by 46 holders across 99 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 2006-05-16 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Assigned overlays | 706 (1992-05-03) |
| Prefixes in use | 362 |
| Pooled prefixes | 362 (100%) |
| Rate centers | 99 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 46 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2008-02-15 to 2026-07-30 (351 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 123 |
Rate centers in area code 762
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS | 36 | 10% |
| AUGUSTA | 35 | 10% |
| ROME | 24 | 7% |
| THOMASTON | 21 | 6% |
| ATHENS | 15 | 4% |
| CALHOUN | 12 | 3% |
| COMMERCE | 10 | 3% |
| DALTON | 10 | 3% |
| 91 other rate centers | 199 | 55% |
Who holds the prefixes in 762
Onvoy holds the most prefixes, 78 (22%). 100% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Onvoy | 78 | 22% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 46 | 13% |
| Powertel Atlanta Licenses | 36 | 10% |
| Bandwidth.com CLEC | 27 | 7% |
| Ton80 Communications | 23 | 6% |
| Verizon Wireless | 21 | 6% |
| 40 other carriers | 131 | 36% |
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 762
- 1992-05-03 Area code 706, named as the parent of 762 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 2006-05-16 Area code 762 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 762
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 762
123 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 14 |
| Augusta, GA | 13 |
| Athens, GA | 10 |
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 762 numbers
806 FCC complaints are on file for 589 numbers in 762, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 75 |
| 2025 | 30 |
Other area codes in Georgia
Georgia is one state with 10 area codes in the NANPA table. 762 is one of them.
Next to 762 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 762 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 762 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 762 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 762
Where is area code 762?
NANPA assigns area code 762 to Georgia, United States.
In which state does area code 762 sit?
Georgia. 762 is one of 10 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 762 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 762 are Columbus, GA, Augusta, GA and Athens, GA. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 762?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 762, Onvoy holds the most prefixes, 78 prefixes or 22%.
Which time zone does 762 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 762 as Eastern (E).
What year did 762 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 2006-05-16, so 762 has been in use since 2006.
Does area code 762 have an overlay?
Yes. 706 (in service 1992-05-03) shares the same area with 762, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 762?
The area codes closest to 762, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 404 (about 31 miles), 943 (about 32 miles), 470 (about 33 miles), 678 (about 33 miles) and 770 (about 33 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 762 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 362 prefixes in service in 762, spread over 99 rate centers and 46 holders.
Are there complaints about 762 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 806 complaints for 589 numbers in 762. 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.