Area code 478
Area code 478 serves Macon and nearby parts of Georgia, including Warner Robins, Milledgeville and Dublin. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time.
Area code 478 at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| Main city | Macon |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Cities in 478
- Macon
- Warner Robins
- Milledgeville
- Dublin
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 478 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 478 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 478 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 478
What time zone is area code 478?
Area code 478 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 478?
Area code 478 is in Georgia. Its main city is Macon, and it also covers Warner Robins, Milledgeville and Dublin.
What are the legal hours to call a 478 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.