404 area code
Atlanta area, Eastern Time.Area code 404 covers Atlanta in Georgia, on Eastern Time. 470, 678 and 943 cover it too, along with neighboring codes' areas.
Right now in Atlanta
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM (the federal rule)
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Where 404 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 404 has 1. Each one's share is how many 404 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA.
- Atlanta100%
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 404 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every 404 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 404Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 404 area code
404 is one of the original area codes from 1947, and 706 and 770 were later split off from it. 470, 678 and 943 cover 404's area too, along with neighboring codes' areas. Local calls take all 10 digits.
- 1947404 starts
- 1992706 split off
- 1995770 split off
- 1998678 overlay
- 2010470 overlay
- 2022943 overlay
Source: NANPA area code database
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404 area code FAQ
What area code is 404?
404 is a Georgia area code for Atlanta.
What time zone is the 404 area code in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 404 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
When did the 404 area code start?
In 1947: it's one of the original area codes.
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