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Area Code 229 Location & Details

State / Region: Georgia • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: South Fulton, Albany, Valdosta, Douglasville, Stockbridge, Union City, Forest Park, Thomasville, Tifton, Fairburn

Standard Dial Format
+1 (229) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 229?
GeorgiaState Hub →
Country Territory
United States
229 Area Code Time Zone
Eastern
229 Overlay Codes
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Area Code 229 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Georgia (Eastern Timezone)

Lat: 32.08° • Lng: -84.09°
📍 Geographic Center: GeorgiaMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 229 Located?

Telephone area code 229 is assigned to Georgia in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including South Fulton, Albany, Valdosta, Douglasville, Stockbridge, Union City, Forest Park, Thomasville, Tifton, Fairburn.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:229 serves Georgia (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 229, standard 10-digit dialing (229) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 229?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 229? Here is how to trace who is calling from 229 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

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Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

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How to Call Area Code 229 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 229, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (229) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 229 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 229 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 229

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-229 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 229 Pop
South FultonClayton County112,82017.3%
AlbanyDougherty County66,90710.3%
ValdostaLowndes County56,1868.6%
DouglasvilleDouglas County41,5236.4%
StockbridgeHenry County36,3315.6%
Union CityClayton County29,9104.6%
Forest ParkClayton County19,1682.9%
ThomasvilleThomas County18,6672.9%
TiftonTift County17,5952.7%
FairburnFayette County17,1332.6%
AmericusSumter County15,6172.4%
MoultrieColquitt County14,9732.3%
RiverdaleClayton County14,6372.2%
BainbridgeDecatur County14,6062.2%
College ParkClayton County13,8872.1%
LovejoyClayton County12,9292.0%
CairoGrady County10,1501.6%
CordeleCrisp County9,6521.5%
FitzgeraldBen Hill County8,8821.4%
HapevilleClayton County7,4101.1%

Counties Covered by Area Code 229

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Georgia

County NameTotal Population% of 229 Area% of County
Clayton County297,23334.7%76%
Dougherty County82,72810.3%81%
Lowndes County122,3858.6%46%
Douglas County152,0607.7%33%
Henry County259,9725.6%14%
Thomas County46,2432.9%40%
Tift County42,0212.7%42%
Fayette County124,7512.6%14%
Sumter County29,1052.4%54%
Colquitt County47,0062.3%32%
Decatur County29,4632.2%50%
Cook County17,9951.8%64%
Grady County26,4881.6%38%
Crisp County19,4441.5%50%
Ben Hill County17,0331.4%52%
Mitchell County20,3451.3%41%
Telfair County11,1230.8%49%
Worth County20,1810.8%27%
Early County10,4660.8%49%
Berrien County18,7830.8%27%
Turner County9,0230.6%47%
Terrell County8,7760.6%47%
Brooks County16,2900.6%25%
Echols County3,6880.6%100%
Lee County34,0220.6%11%
Lanier County10,3870.5%29%
Randolph County6,1700.5%49%
Dooly County11,1960.5%26%
Irwin County9,1550.4%31%
Seminole County9,2480.4%31%
Wilcox County8,8910.4%32%
Webster County2,3310.4%100%
Quitman County2,3090.3%98%
Miller County5,8070.3%33%
Calhoun County5,4420.3%33%
Marion County7,6160.2%21%

☎️Area Code 229 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 706 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

57% Landline31% Wireless13% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(229) 200-📱WirelessTHOMASVLNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA05/17/2004
(229) 201-📱WirelessTHOMASVLCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA04/10/2017
(229) 202-📱WirelessCEDAR SPGNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA06/29/2004
(229) 203-📞LandlineGALocal Exchange CarrierN/A
(229) 204-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(229) 205-📱WirelessBAINBRIDGECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA03/10/2010
(229) 206-📱WirelessSYLVESTERCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA06/30/2004
(229) 207-💻VoIPCOLQUITTONVOY, LLC - GAN/A
(229) 208-📞LandlineBAINBRIDGEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(229) 209-📞LandlineCUTHBERTWINDSTREAM GEORGIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP.N/A
(229) 210-📞LandlineARLINGTONSOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC.07/08/2004
(229) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(229) 212-📱WirelessMCRAENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA07/16/2004
(229) 213-📞LandlinePELHAMSOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC.07/19/2004
(229) 214-📱WirelessCUTHBERTNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA08/18/2004
(229) 215-📞LandlineSYLVESTERBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(229) 216-📱WirelessCAIRONEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA04/23/2009
(229) 217-📞LandlineMOULTRIEWINDSTREAM GEORGIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP.N/A
(229) 218-📞LandlineENIGMAMCC TELEPHONY LLC11/19/2004
(229) 219-📞LandlineVALDOSTABELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(229) 220-📱WirelessBAINBRIDGECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GAN/A
(229) 221-📱WirelessTHOMASVLCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GAN/A
(229) 222-📞LandlineASHBURNSOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC.04/04/2003
(229) 223-📞LandlineADELPOWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC.08/14/2001
(229) 224-📱WirelessTHOMASVLNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(229) 225-📞LandlineTHOMASVLBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(229) 226-📞LandlineTHOMASVLBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(229) 227-📞LandlineTHOMASVLBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(229) 228-📞LandlineTHOMASVLBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(229) 229-📞LandlineGALocal Exchange CarrierN/A
(229) 230-💻VoIPADELONVOY, LLC - GAN/A
(229) 231-💻VoIPGEORGETOWNBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - GA04/09/2014
(229) 232-📞LandlineVALDOSTAPOWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC.09/05/2002
(229) 233-📞LandlineTHOMASVLLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - GA07/18/2002
(229) 234-📞LandlineGEORGETOWNLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - GA05/27/2004
(229) 235-📞LandlineQUITMANMCC TELEPHONY LLC05/01/2015
(229) 236-📞LandlineTHOMASVLCITY OF THOMASVILLE08/25/2004
(229) 237-📱WirelessNASHVILLECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA04/20/2004
(229) 238-📞LandlineTIFTONPAETEC ITEL, LLC11/08/2001
(229) 239-📞LandlineCORDELEPAETEC ITEL, LLC11/08/2001
(229) 240-📞LandlineBAINBRIDGECITY OF THOMASVILLE10/20/2009
(229) 241-📞LandlineVALDOSTABELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(229) 242-📞LandlineVALDOSTABELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(229) 243-📞LandlineBAINBRIDGEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(229) 244-📞LandlineVALDOSTABELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(229) 245-📞LandlineVALDOSTABELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(229) 246-📞LandlineBAINBRIDGEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(229) 247-📞LandlineVALDOSTABELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(229) 248-📞LandlineBAINBRIDGEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A
(229) 249-📞LandlineVALDOSTABELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TELN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 229

Where is area code 229 located?

Area code 229 is located in Georgia (United States), serving cities like South Fulton, Albany, Valdosta, Douglasville, Stockbridge, Union City, Forest Park, Thomasville, Tifton, Fairburn.

What timezone is area code 229?

Area code 229 operates in the Eastern timezone.

What state is area code 229?

Area code 229 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Georgia.

Is area code 229 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 229 is an official geographic area code for Georgia. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Georgia

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 229.

404
Eastern
Area Code 404
Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Mableton, Marietta, Brookhaven, Smyrna, Dunwoody, East Point, Tucker, Chamblee
470
Eastern
Area Code 470
Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Mableton, Alpharetta, Marietta, Stonecrest, Brookhaven, Smyrna
478
Eastern
Area Code 478
Macon-Bibb County, Warner Robins, Stockbridge, Perry, Forest Park, Milledgeville, Dublin, Riverdale, College Park, Lovejoy
678
Eastern
Area Code 678
Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Mableton, Alpharetta, Marietta, Stonecrest, Brookhaven, Smyrna
706
Eastern
Area Code 706
Columbus, Augusta-Richmond County Consolidated Government (balance), Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (balance), Mulberry, Rome, Stockbridge, Dalton, Lagrange, Calhoun, Forest Park
762
Eastern
Area Code 762
Columbus, Augusta-Richmond County Consolidated Government (balance), Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (balance), Mulberry, Rome, Stockbridge, Dalton, Lagrange, Calhoun, Forest Park