629 Area Code
Covers Nashville and nearby communities in Tennessee.
(629) 555-0142Area code 629 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 629, centered on Nashville, Tennessee
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Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 629 coverage map — centered on Nashville. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Area code 629 is a telephone area code in Tennessee, anchored on Nashville. It reaches roughly 958,000 people across places such as Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Hendersonville and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (629) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay code 615, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 629 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 629, its related area codes, and practical advice on 629 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 629
Cities & neighborhoods
- Nashville
- Murfreesboro
- Franklin
- Hendersonville
- Smyrna
- Brentwood
- Gallatin
- Lebanon
Counties
- Davidson
- Rutherford
- Williamson
- Sumner
- Wilson
Looking for the broader picture? See all Tennessee area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 629’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 629 a scam?
Because 629 covers a dense metro around Nashville, it's a common source of both real business calls and spam. Legitimate 629 calls come from local businesses, offices and neighbors; scam calls in this region tend to imitate delivery services, banks and utilities. Remember that caller ID is trivially spoofed — a scammer anywhere can make a 629 number appear on your screen — so the area code alone never proves a call is genuinely local.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 629 number from abroad
Every 629 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 629 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 629 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 629 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 629 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 629 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 629 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
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Area code 629: frequently asked questions
Where is the 629 area code located?
The 629 area code is located in Tennessee, centered on Nashville. It covers Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, Sumner, Wilson and nearby communities including Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Hendersonville, Smyrna, Brentwood.
What time zone is 629 in?
Area code 629 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Nashville on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 629?
Cities and areas that use 629 include Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Hendersonville, Smyrna, Brentwood. Its primary city is Nashville, TN.
Do I need to dial 1 before 629?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 629 plus the seven-digit number. The 629 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 629 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 629 is a normal geographic area code for Nashville, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 629 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 629?
Area code 629 is overlaid by 615, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.