762 Area Code
Covers Augusta and nearby communities in Georgia.
(762) 555-0142Area code 762 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 762, centered on Augusta, Georgia
33.4710, -81.9748
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 762 coverage map — centered on Augusta. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
762 is the area code for Augusta and the surrounding part of Georgia. It reaches roughly 203,000 people across places such as Augusta, Columbus, Athens, Dalton and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (762) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Columbia, Muscogee, Clarke and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay code 706, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 762 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. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Augusta, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 762 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 762 spam calls.
Cities covered by 762
Cities & neighborhoods
- Augusta
- Columbus
- Athens
- Dalton
- La Grange
- Martinez
- Rome
Counties
- Columbia
- Muscogee
- Clarke
- Whitfield
- Floyd
Looking for the broader picture? See all Georgia area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 762’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 762 a scam?
Area code 762 serves Augusta and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 762 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
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 762 number from abroad
Every 762 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 762 555-0142If 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 1 762 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 762 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 762 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 762 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 762 555-0142.
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.
Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.
Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.
Area code 762: frequently asked questions
Where is the 762 area code located?
The 762 area code is located in Georgia, centered on Augusta. It covers Columbia, Muscogee, Clarke, Whitfield, Floyd and nearby communities including Augusta, Columbus, Athens, Dalton, La Grange, Martinez.
What time zone is 762 in?
Area code 762 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Augusta on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 762?
Cities and areas that use 762 include Augusta, Columbus, Athens, Dalton, La Grange, Martinez. Its primary city is Augusta, GA.
Do I need to dial 1 before 762?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 762 plus the seven-digit number. The 762 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 762 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 762 is a normal geographic area code for Augusta, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 762 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 762?
Area code 762 is overlaid by 706, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.