478 area code
Macon area, Eastern Time.Area code 478 covers Macon, Warner Robins, Dublin and 47 more places in Georgia, on Eastern Time.
Right now in Warner Robins
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 478 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 478 has 50. Each one's share is how many 478 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC.
- Macon33%
- Warner Robins11%
- Dublin6%
- Milledgeville4%
- Sandersville3%
- Swainsboro3%
- Cochran2%
- Perry2%
- Eastman2%
Also: Forsyth, Hawkinsville, Wadley, Centerville (Houston), Gray, Louisville, Marshallville, Fort Valley, Lake Sinclair, Millen, Montezuma, Wrightsville + 29 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 478 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by the federal rule. Hold every 478 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 478Every 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 478 area code
478 went into service on August 1, 2000, split off from 912. Local calls take all 10 digits.
- 2000478 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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478 area code FAQ
What area code is 478?
478 is a Georgia area code for Macon, Warner Robins, Dublin, Milledgeville and 46 more places.
What time zone is the 478 area code in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 478 numbers?
Every day, 8 AM to 9 PM, local time, under the federal rule.
When did the 478 area code start?
On August 1, 2000. It was split from 912.
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