Albany, Georgia

Where Is Area Code 229?

Area code 229 serves southwestern Georgia. It covers Albany and a large stretch of rural and small-city territory in the southern part of the state. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.

Major cities in area code 229 include Albany, Valdosta, Tifton, Thomasville, Moultrie, Americus, Bainbridge, and Douglas. The area code reaches across many counties in southwest and south-central Georgia, including Dougherty County, Lowndes County, Tift County, Thomas County, Colquitt County, Sumter County, Decatur County, and Coffee County.

The region includes notable natural and civic landmarks. Albany sits on the Flint River in Dougherty County. Other well-known places in the 229 region include Wild Adventures near Valdosta, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Valdosta State University in Valdosta, and the historic downtown area of Thomasville.

History of Area Code 229

Area code 229 was created on August 1, 2000. It was split from area code 912, which had covered a very large part of southern Georgia before the change. The split gave southwestern Georgia its own area code as telephone demand increased.

Area code 229 is a split area code, not an overlay. No overlay code currently shares the same geographic territory. The change reflected growth in phone lines, fax lines, and mobile service across south and southwest Georgia in the late 1990s and 2000.

Key Facts About Area Code 229

• Area code 229 is in the state of Georgia, and Albany is one of its best-known cities.
• Area code 229 is in the Eastern Time Zone.
• Area code 229 was created on August 1, 2000, when it split from area code 912.
• Area code 229 is a geographic local area code, not a toll-free area code.
• Major cities in area code 229 include Albany, Valdosta, Tifton, Thomasville, Moultrie, Americus, Bainbridge, and Douglas.
• Albany, a principal city in area code 229, is located on the Flint River in southwest Georgia.
• Valdosta State University in Valdosta and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton are notable higher education institutions within area code 229.
• Wild Adventures theme park near Valdosta is a notable regional attraction within the 229 area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 229 in?

Area code 229 is in Georgia.

What major cities use area code 229?

Major cities in area code 229 include Albany, Valdosta, Tifton, Thomasville, Moultrie, Americus, Bainbridge, and Douglas.

Is area code 229 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 229 is a geographic area code.