Area Code 404 - Atlanta, Georgia

Where Is Area Code 404?

Area code 404 serves Atlanta and central parts of the Atlanta metropolitan area in north-central Georgia. The area is in the South Atlantic region of the United States and uses Eastern Time. Much of its footprint lies within the I-285 Perimeter and covers parts of Fulton and DeKalb counties.

Communities in the 404 area include Atlanta, East Point, College Park, Hapeville, and Decatur. These cities also share the region with newer overlay area codes, so 404 is not the only code used there.

Notable places in the area include the Georgia State Capitol, Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, Emory University, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Atlanta lies in Georgia’s Piedmont, a region of rolling hills between the Appalachian Mountains and the Coastal Plain.

Cities and Communities in the 404 Area Code

Atlanta (Fulton and DeKalb counties)
College Park (Fulton County)
Decatur (DeKalb County)
East Point (Fulton County)
Hapeville (Fulton County)

History of Area Code 404

Area code 404 was established in 1947 as one of the original North American area codes. It initially covered all of Georgia. In 1954, area code 912 split off to serve southern Georgia.

As Georgia’s population and phone use grew, the state added more area codes. Area code 706 split off in 1992 for northern and western Georgia, and area code 770 split off in 1995 for Atlanta’s suburban area. Later overlays added new codes without changing the existing 404 numbers: 678 began in 1998, 470 in 2010, and 943 on March 15, 2022.

Key Facts About Area Code 404

Area code 404 is a geographic code for Atlanta, Georgia, in the South Atlantic region and Eastern Time zone.
The 404 footprint covers central Atlanta and nearby communities in parts of Fulton and DeKalb counties.
Area code 404 was established in 1947 and originally covered the entire state of Georgia.
Area code 912 split from 404 in 1954 to serve southern Georgia.
Area code 706 split from 404 in 1992 for northern and western Georgia.
Area code 770 split from 404 in 1995 to serve Atlanta’s suburban area.
Area codes 678, 470, and 943 became overlays in the Atlanta region in 1998, 2010, and 2022, respectively. The 943 overlay entered service on March 15, 2022.
Atlanta had 498,715 residents in the 2020 U.S. Census. That figure counts the city, not the full 404 calling area.
The 404 area includes major institutions and landmarks such as Georgia Tech, Emory University, the Georgia State Capitol, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Got a missed call from 404?

Our directory lists 404 for Atlanta, Georgia, but an area code alone cannot establish who is calling. Scammers can fake caller ID to match the first six digits of the number they are dialing, a trick called neighbor spoofing, so a familiar-looking code proves nothing about who is really calling.

If you were not expecting the call, let it go to voicemail. Verify the caller through a trusted contact method before returning the call, and never share personal details with an unverified caller.

Worth knowing: an area code no longer tells you where someone is. Mobile numbers keep their original code when people move, so a 404 number may belong to someone who left Georgia years ago.

Frequently asked questions about 404

Where is area code 404?

Our directory lists area code 404 for Atlanta, Georgia. The listed city is a reference location, not a complete coverage map. A phone number's area code does not establish the caller's current location.

What time zone is area code 404 in?

This directory uses Eastern Time (ET) for Georgia. This is state-level guidance; confirm the recipient's local time before calling.

Is area code 404 a scam?

An area code alone cannot tell you whether a call is genuine. Caller ID can be spoofed, including numbers that appear local. Let unexpected calls go to voicemail and verify the caller independently before sharing personal information.

Is area code 404 toll-free?

The directory lists 404 as a geographic area code, not a toll-free code. US toll-free codes include 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, and 888. Your carrier and calling plan determine any charges.

Where Is Area Code 404?

History of Area Code 404

Area code 404 was established in 1947 as one of the original North American area codes. It initially covered all of Georgia. In 1954, area code 912 split off to serve southern Georgia.

Key Facts About Area Code 404

Area code 404 is a geographic code for Atlanta, Georgia, in the South Atlantic region and Eastern Time zone.

The 404 footprint covers central Atlanta and nearby communities in parts of Fulton and DeKalb counties.

Area code 404 was established in 1947 and originally covered the entire state of Georgia.

Area code 912 split from 404 in 1954 to serve southern Georgia.

Area code 706 split from 404 in 1992 for northern and western Georgia.

Area code 770 split from 404 in 1995 to serve Atlanta’s suburban area.

Area codes 678, 470, and 943 became overlays in the Atlanta region in 1998, 2010, and 2022, respectively. The 943 overlay entered service on March 15, 2022.

Atlanta had 498,715 residents in the 2020 U.S. Census. That figure counts the city, not the full 404 calling area.

The 404 area includes major institutions and landmarks such as Georgia Tech, Emory University, the Georgia State Capitol, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.