Area code
912
912 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 912 at a glance
NANPA lists 720 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 912, held by 62 holders across 72 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1954-01-01 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Assigned overlays | 565 (2027-12-06) |
| Prefixes in use | 720 |
| Pooled prefixes | 519 (72%) |
| Rate centers | 72 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 62 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-31 to 2026-08-12 (452 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 87 |
Rate centers in area code 912
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH | 168 | 23% |
| BRUNSWICK | 70 | 10% |
| HINESVILLE | 52 | 7% |
| STATESBORO | 47 | 7% |
| WAYCROSS | 46 | 6% |
| DOUGLAS | 36 | 5% |
| VIDALIA | 18 | 3% |
| JESUP | 17 | 2% |
| 64 other rate centers | 266 | 37% |
Who holds the prefixes in 912
New Cingular Wireless PCS holds the most prefixes, 150 (21%). 72% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 150 | 21% |
| Verizon Wireless | 87 | 12% |
| Southern Bell Tel & Tel | 84 | 12% |
| Onvoy | 49 | 7% |
| Powertel Atlanta Licenses | 39 | 5% |
| Bandwidth.com CLEC | 23 | 3% |
| 56 other carriers | 288 | 40% |
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 912
- 1954-01-01 Area code 912 went into service.
- 2000-08-01 Area code 229 went into service and names 912 as its parent.
- 2000-08-01 Area code 478 went into service and names 912 as its parent.
- 2027-12-06 Area code 565 went into service as an overlay in the same area as 912.
Area codes nearest to 912
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
- 478 about 106 mi
- 904 about 110 mi
- 324 about 115 mi
- 229 about 127 mi
- 386 about 150 mi
Overlay codes in the same area
- 565
ZIP codes in area code 912
87 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | 18 |
| Brunswick, GA | 5 |
| Jesup, GA | 4 |
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 912 numbers
2,035 FCC complaints are on file for 1,755 numbers in 912, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 84 |
| 2024 | 219 |
| 2025 | 106 |
Other area codes in Georgia
Georgia is one state with 10 area codes in the NANPA table. 912 is one of them.
Next to 912 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 912 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 912 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 912 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 912
Where is area code 912?
NANPA assigns area code 912 to Georgia, United States.
In which state does area code 912 sit?
Georgia. 912 is one of 10 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 912 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 912 are Savannah, GA, Brunswick, GA and Jesup, GA. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 912?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 912, New Cingular Wireless PCS holds the most prefixes, 150 prefixes or 21%.
Which time zone does 912 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 912 as Eastern (E).
What year did 912 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1954-01-01, so 912 has been in use since 1954.
Does area code 912 have an overlay?
Yes. 565 (in service 2027-12-06) shares the same area with 912, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 912?
The area codes closest to 912, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 478 (about 106 miles), 904 (about 110 miles), 324 (about 115 miles), 229 (about 127 miles) and 386 (about 150 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 912 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 720 prefixes in service in 912, spread over 72 rate centers and 62 holders.
Are there complaints about 912 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 2,035 complaints for 1,755 numbers in 912. 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.