Area Code 678

Atlanta, Georgia · EST/EDT (UTC-5) · United States

Area Code
678
City
Atlanta, GA
Time Zone
EST/EDT
UTC Offset
UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
2000

Where Is Area Code 678?

Atlanta metro overlay — Marietta, Alpharetta, Decatur, Sandy Springs

Atlanta metro overlay for 404 and 770, covering the rapidly growing northern suburbs including Alpharetta (Atlanta's tech corridor) and Sandy Springs. Greater Atlanta (5.8M metro) is home to Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, CNN, Home Depot, and UPS global headquarters. 678 numbers are especially common in Atlanta's thriving tech and startup scene.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
MariettaAlpharettaSandy SpringsRoswellJohns Creek

Time Zone for Area Code 678

Standard Time
EST (UTC-5)
Daylight Time
EDT (UTC-4)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/New_York

Calling Area Code 678

Domestic Calls

Dial 1 + 678 + 7-digit number for calls from outside the area. 10-digit dialing is mandatory in this area due to overlay codes.

International Calls

From outside United States: dial your country's exit code + 1 + 678 + number. From most countries, the format is +1-678-XXX-XXXX.

Best Time to Call

Area code 678 is in EST/EDT (UTC-5). Business hours are typically 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time. Remember that clocks shift during DST (March–November).

Scam Awareness

While (678) is a legitimate area code, scammers can spoof any number. Never share personal info with unknown callers. Verify by calling the organization directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Area code data sourced from NANPA. Timezone data from IANA Time Zone Database. Last updated March 2026.