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229 Area Code
The 229 area code is a telephone area code in Georgia, covering Albany and the surrounding area. It lies in the Eastern Time zone.
Last updated June 5, 2026
Where is the 229 area code?
229 serves Albany and nearby communities in Georgia. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Dialing 229
Albany is currently served by the single area code 229. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
History of the 229 area code
229 is a geographic area code serving Albany and the surrounding part of Georgia. It was added after the original 1947 plan as telephone demand grew. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 229 a scam or spam risk?
229 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 229 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is local or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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229 area code FAQ
Where is the 229 area code?
The 229 area code is in Georgia, serving Albany and the surrounding area in the South region.
What time zone is 229 in?
229 is in the Eastern Time zone.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 229?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 229 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 229 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.