The 912 area code covers Savannah, Brunswick and 59 more places in Georgia.
Area code 912 is in Georgia, on Eastern Time. In the 912 area, phone numbers are given out most in Chatham County, then Glynn and Liberty counties. It has been in service since 1954. 565 is planned for the same area from December 6, 2027, and numbers already in use keep 912.
- Where
- 8 counties in Georgia, mostly Chatham County, Glynn County and Liberty County
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- In service since
- 1954
- Shares its area with
- No other area code
- Prefixes in use
- 726
- How to dial
- Local calls need all 10 digits: 912-555-0142.
- Coming next
- 565, from December 6, 2027
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Savannah holds 23% of the phone prefixes in area code 912.
A prefix is the three digits after the area code, and NANPA assigns each one to a town. Counting the 726 prefixes in use shows where 912 numbers are actually given out.
- Savannah170 prefixes, 23%
- Brunswick72 prefixes, 10%
- Hinesville53 prefixes, 7%
- Statesboro49 prefixes, 7%
- Waycross47 prefixes, 6%
- Douglas37 prefixes, 5%
- Vidalia18 prefixes, 2%
- Jesup17 prefixes, 2%
Also served: Saint Marys, Hazlehurst, Baxley and Richmond Hill and 49 smaller places.
AT&T Mobility holds the most phone number prefixes in area code 912: 155 of 726.
NANPA, which runs the North American numbering plan, assigns each prefix (the three digits after the area code) to one carrier. Here is how the 726 prefixes in use in 912 divide between carriers; holders this page does not name are grouped as other carriers.
| Carrier | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T MobilityMobile network | 155 | 21% |
| BellSouth (AT&T)AT&T's landline company | 81 | 11% |
| T-MobileMobile network | 43 | 6% |
| WindstreamLandline company | 31 | 4% |
| BandwidthSupplies numbers to VoIP and app-based phone services | 23 | 3% |
| Level 3 (Lumen)Lumen's business and wholesale network | 22 | 3% |
| 53 other carriers | 371 | 51% |
73% of these prefixes are pooled, which means the blocks of 1,000 numbers inside them can belong to other carriers. Any number can also have been moved to another carrier since, so this shows who holds the prefixes, not who serves a given number.
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Source: NANPA central office code assignments, October 1, 2026.
912 has been split 2 times since 1954.
1954
912 goes into service.
2000
On August 1, 2000, 229 and 478 split off and take part of the 912 area.
2027
565 is due to be added on top of 912 from December 6, 2027.
A 912 number on your screen can still be a scam, because caller ID is easy to fake.
- Let an unknown call go to voicemail. A real caller leaves a message; a robocaller usually does not.
- Look the number up with the box above before you call back, because calling back tells a robocaller your line is live.
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The area codes closest to 912 are 478, 904 and 229.
This list measures the distance between the centres of each area, across state lines, and shows codes that share one area together.
Georgia has 9 other area codes.
These are the questions people ask most about area code 912.
Where is area code 912?
912 covers Savannah, Brunswick, Hinesville and Statesboro and 57 more places in Georgia. In the 912 area, phone numbers are given out most in Chatham County, then Glynn and Liberty counties.
What state is area code 912 in?
Georgia. 912 is a Georgia area code on Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 912?
The places holding the most 912 prefixes are Savannah, Brunswick, Hinesville, Statesboro, Waycross, Douglas, Vidalia and Jesup, out of 61 places in all. The count comes from NANPA's prefix assignments as of October 1, 2026.
Which phone company owns area code 912?
No single phone company owns 912. NANPA's records show AT&T Mobility holds the most 912 prefixes, 155 of 726, followed by BellSouth (AT&T) and T-Mobile. Numbers move between carriers, so check one exact number with a carrier lookup.
What time zone is area code 912 in?
912 is on Eastern Time.
When did area code 912 start?
912 went into service in 1954.
Is 912 getting a new area code?
Yes. 565 is planned for the same area from December 6, 2027, and numbers already in use keep 912. Some new lines will get the new code after that, so two neighbours can end up with different codes.
How do I dial a 912 number?
Local calls need all 10 digits: 912-555-0142.
Is 912 a toll-free number?
No. 912 is a regular area code for Savannah and Brunswick in Georgia, not a toll-free one. The toll-free codes in North America are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
What area codes are near 912?
The closest are 478 (Macon, Georgia), 904/324 (Jacksonville, Florida), 229 (Albany, Georgia) and 386 (Daytona Beach, Florida), measured between the centres of each area.
Who called me from a 912 number?
Enter the full 10-digit number in the lookup above. It returns the listed owner where there is a public record, where the number is registered, and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line.
Is area code 912 a scam?
912 is a real Georgia area code, so the code itself is not a warning sign. Scam callers fake local-looking numbers on purpose, so judge the call by what the caller asks for, and look the number up before calling back.
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Source: NANPA, the North American Numbering Plan Administrator: its area code database and prefix assignments, as of October 1, 2026.