| State | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Timezone | Eastern GMT |
| Is Area Code 229 Toll Free? | No |
| Major Cities | Albany, Valdosta, Thomasville, Tifton, Americus, Moultrie, Bainbridge, Georgetown, Cordele, Cairo |
Receiving calls from unknown number with unfamiliar area codes can be quite daunting. It is sometimes worrying and intriguing. Who could that be? Was it important? Where could it be coming from? Below will help you what to do when you encounter such situation and will definitely give you an idea about a specific area code such like area code 229.
What is area code 229 and where is it coming from?
Area code 229 is an area code assigned by the North American Numbering Plan covering the U.S. state of Southwestern Georgia. The area code was created from a three-way split of area code 912 in 2001 creating also the area code 478. While 912 retained covering Savannah and eastern portion, Macon and northern portion was assigned to area code 478.
The area code 229 lies within the Eastern Time (ET). 229 serves most of southwestern Georgia which including the larger cities and communities. Larger cities include Albany, Americus, Bainbridge, Cairo, Cordele, Georgetown, Moultrie, Thomasville, Tifton and Valdosta in addition to many smaller communities.
Is area code 229 a scam?
Area code 229 is of no exemption when it comes to scammers. One of the most common scams nowadays is where they drop a call and hangs up before you can even answer. This modus will make your curiosity aroused and will cause you to return a call.
In order not to become a victim of these scams, avoid calling or texting them back. Calling them or texting them back might cost you great. The call ight sometimes appear like it's just coming within the state but it is actually not. You might be charged a bundle especially when it came internationally. You can block the number so you will not encounter such unknown calls again.
How to block unwanted 229 calls?
Here are a guide on how to block unwanted calls from area code 229 ;
For iPhone users:
· Tap the encircled (i) in your recent calls menu
· Click more information
· Click Block this number
For Android users:
· Go to Recent Calls
· Click Details
· Click Block Number
Is area code 229 toll free?
The area code 216 is not a Toll-Free number; It is a registered code from North American Numbering Plan serving the locations of the U.S. state of Southwestern Georgia. Soon after October 2021, seven-digit dialing is still possible in code 229 but only covering a portion of Georgia.
In conclusion
Never take calls from unknown callers. If you find it suspicious, best thing to do is block the number immediately. We have provided a guide above on how to stop receiving such disturbing calls.
