Area code 706
Area code 706 serves Augusta and nearby parts of Georgia, including Columbus, Athens and Rome. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 762 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 706 at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| Main city | Augusta |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 762 |
Cities in 706
- Augusta
- Columbus
- Athens
- Rome
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 706 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 706 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 706 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 706
What time zone is area code 706?
Area code 706 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 706?
Area code 706 is in Georgia. Its main city is Augusta, and it also covers Columbus, Athens and Rome.
What are the legal hours to call a 706 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.
What area codes overlay 706?
762 covers the same area as 706, so numbers in the same town can have either code.