Area code 943 covers Atlanta and surrounding areas in Georgia. It was activated in 2022 as an overlay of area code 470. Today it shares its territory with overlay codes 404 and 678 and 770. For the full picture, see all Georgia area codes.
| State | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Atlanta |
| Cities also served | Atlanta, Marietta, Gainesville, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Lawrenceville, Newnan |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST) |
| Year established | March 15, 2022 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | No |
| Parent code | 470 |
| Overlay codes | 404, 470, 678, 770 |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
History of Area Code 943
Area code 943 was activated on March 15, 2022 in connection with area code 470. The decision was driven by population growth and the exhaustion of available phone numbers in the original numbering plan area.
Cities and Areas Served by 943
Area code 943 serves Metropolitan Atlanta and surrounding communities, including portions of Fulton, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Cobb, Clayton, Cherokee, Hall, Forsyth, Henry, Paulding, and other counties, including the following cities and communities:
- Atlanta
- Marietta
- Gainesville
- Roswell
- Sandy Springs
- Alpharetta
- Lawrenceville
- Newnan
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 404, 470, 678, 770, 706, 762, 478.
Overlay Codes for 943
Area code 404 shares the same geographic territory as 943. New phone numbers in the region may be assigned either code.
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Browse 943 Numbers →Area code 470 shares the same geographic territory as 943. New phone numbers in the region may be assigned either code.
Area code 678 shares the same geographic territory as 943. New phone numbers in the region may be assigned either code.
Area code 770 shares the same geographic territory as 943. New phone numbers in the region may be assigned either code.
Because multiple area codes serve the same area, ten-digit dialing is mandatory for all local calls. A call from any of these codes originates from the same geographic region in Georgia.
The Cultural Weight of a 943 Number
Area code 943 is the newest of five overlapping area codes serving metro Atlanta, Georgia. Activated on March 15, 2022, it was assigned by NANPA as relief for the 470 area code, whose central office prefixes had grown scarce serving one of the fastest-growing metro regions in the United States. The 943 overlay covers the same broad geographic footprint as 404, 470, 678, and 770 — a local calling area that ranks among the largest in the country — stretching from Atlanta’s urban core across 28 counties to suburbs including Marietta, Roswell, Gainesville, Alpharetta, Lawrenceville, Sandy Springs, and Peachtree City. The Georgia Public Service Commission approved the overlay plan, and ten-digit dialing, already standard in the metro since 1998, continued unchanged.
Atlanta is one of the most culturally influential cities in the American South, and its area codes — 404 being the original and most storied — carry significant identity weight. The 404 in particular has been name-dropped in hip-hop tracks by OutKast, Ludacris, and Jeezy, and the broader metro’s area codes collectively brand one of the nation’s premier entertainment hubs. Tyler Perry Studios, a major film and television production complex, operates within the 943 overlay region, as do the home arenas of the Atlanta Falcons (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Atlanta Hawks (State Farm Arena), Atlanta Braves (Truist Park in Marietta), and Atlanta United FC. Neighborhoods like Buckhead, Midtown, and Decatur all fall within the five-code overlay zone that 943 joined in 2022.
How to Get a Phone Number with Area Code 943
There are three ways to get a phone number with the 943 area code, each suited to a different need:
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- Sign up with a VoIP carrier. Voice-over-IP services (such as Google Voice, OpenPhone, Grasshopper, and many others) can typically provision a 943 number on request, especially for active overlay codes. You won’t usually get to pick the specific number, but you’ll get a working line in the area code. This is the cheapest option for anyone who doesn’t need a particular number.
- Port an existing 943 number. If you already have a 943 phone number with another carrier, you can transfer it (port it) to a new service provider while keeping the number. This works for landlines, cell phones, and VoIP services, though landlines outside of Georgia sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 943 numbers due to 911 routing rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 943 area code still in use?
Yes. 943 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Metropolitan Atlanta and surrounding communities, including portions of Fulton, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Cobb, Clayton, Cherokee, Hall, Forsyth, Henry, Paulding, and other counties.
What is the difference between 943 and 404?
Today they share the same geographic territory in Georgia. New phone lines in the area may be assigned either code. The two codes work identically for calling, billing, and service.
What is the parent area code of 943?
Area code 943 is an overlay of 470. Both codes serve the same region of Georgia.
Can I get a 943 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 943 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 943 a scam area code?
No. 943 is a legitimate, active area code for Metropolitan Atlanta and surrounding communities, including portions of Fulton, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Cobb, Clayton, Cherokee, Hall, Forsyth, Henry, Paulding, and other counties. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 943 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Georgia businesses, government offices, and residents.
Is 943 a legitimate area code or a scam?
Area code 943 is a fully legitimate geographic area code for metro Atlanta, Georgia, activated on March 15, 2022. It is not a toll-free or premium-rate code.
Do I need to dial 10 digits when calling a 943 number?
Yes. Because 943 is an overlay code sharing territory with 404, 470, 678, and 770, all local calls in metro Atlanta require 10-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit number).
Why was area code 943 created?
NANPA created 943 as a relief overlay for area code 470, whose central office prefixes had been nearly exhausted by the rapid population and business growth of metro Atlanta.
Which counties does area code 943 serve?
Area code 943 covers the 678/470/943 numbering plan area, which includes counties such as Fulton, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Cobb, Clayton, Cherokee, Forsyth, Hall, Henry, Paulding, Carroll, Coweta, Newton, Rockdale, and others in the greater Atlanta metro region.
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