Area code 912 covers Savannah and surrounding areas in Georgia. It was activated in 1954 as an overlay of area code 404. For the full picture, see all Georgia area codes.
| State | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Savannah |
| Cities also served | Savannah, Brunswick, Hinesville, Statesboro, Waycross, Douglas, Vidalia, Jesup |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST) |
| Year established | July 1, 1954 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | No |
| Parent code | 404 |
| Overlay codes | None |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
912 as an Overlay of 404
Area code 912 is an overlay of area code 404, meaning the two codes share the exact same geographic territory in Southeastern Georgia, including Chatham, Glynn, Liberty, Bulloch, Ware, and surrounding coastal and inland counties. When 912 was activated in July 1, 1954, all existing 404 phone numbers stayed unchanged. New phone lines in the region may now be assigned either 404 or 912, and ten-digit dialing is required for all local calls. For the full history of the area, its cities, and what these codes mean culturally, see our page on area code 404.
Cities Served by Area Code 912
Area code 912 serves Southeastern Georgia, including Chatham, Glynn, Liberty, Bulloch, Ware, and surrounding coastal and inland counties, including the following cities and communities:
- Savannah
- Brunswick
- Hinesville
- Statesboro
- Waycross
- Douglas
- Vidalia
- Jesup
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 229, 478, 404, 470, 706, 762, 770, 678, 943.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 912 area code still in use?
Yes. 912 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Southeastern Georgia, including Chatham, Glynn, Liberty, Bulloch, Ware, and surrounding coastal and inland counties.
What is the parent area code of 912?
Area code 912 is an overlay of 404. Both codes serve the same region of Georgia.
Can I get a 912 number if I don't live in Georgia?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 912 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 912 a scam area code?
No. 912 is a legitimate, active area code for Southeastern Georgia, including Chatham, Glynn, Liberty, Bulloch, Ware, and surrounding coastal and inland counties. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 912 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Georgia businesses, government offices, and residents.
What cities does the 912 area code cover?
Area code 912 covers southeastern Georgia, including Savannah, Brunswick, Hinesville, Statesboro, Waycross, Douglas, Vidalia, and Jesup, among many other cities and communities.
Is there an overlay for area code 912?
Not yet as of mid-2026, but area code 565 was approved in May 2025 as a future overlay for the 912 numbering plan area, in anticipation of central office code exhaustion projected around 2028.
Why was area code 912 split in 2000?
By the late 1990s, 912 was approaching number exhaustion due to the rapid growth of cell phones and pagers. On August 1, 2000, a three-way split created area codes 229 (southwestern Georgia) and 478 (central Georgia), leaving 912 to serve the coastal southeastern region.
Do I need to dial 10 digits for calls within the 912 area code?
Yes. Area code 912 transitioned to mandatory 10-digit dialing by October 24, 2021, due to the nationwide designation of 988 as the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which conflicted with seven-digit dialing in this area code.
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