Where Is 943 Area Code?

Where is Area Code 943?

Area code 943 is assigned to the state of Georgia, specifically serving the Atlanta metropolitan region. It acts as an overlay to the existing 770 and 404 area codes and covers a broad and densely populated region. This overlay area includes major cities such as:

• Atlanta
• Sandy Springs
• Roswell
• Johns Creek
• Alpharetta

As an overlay, area code 943 shares the exact service boundaries as 770 and 404, meaning all three codes function within the same urban and suburban areas of metro Atlanta.

For official details and confirmation regarding the coverage and assignment of area code 943, consult:

• North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA)

    NANPA Mailing Address
    One Tower Center Boulevard
    Suite 800
    East Brunswick, NJ 08816

    NANPA Customer Support 
    Tel: 1-866-623-2282 
    Email: support@nanpa.com
    Fax: 571-363-3838
    North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA)

• Georgia Public Service Commission
  244 Washington Street, SW
  Atlanta, GA 30334
  Phone: 1-800-282-5813
  Georgia Public Service Commission

What time zone is 943 area code in the USA?

Area code 943 is located in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). This time zone observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) during daylight saving periods.

For time zone confirmation and resources, you may refer to:

• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
  100 Bureau Drive
  Gaithersburg, MD 20899
  Phone: 301-975-6478
  NIST

History of the 943 Area Code

The 943 area code was introduced to accommodate the increasing demand for new telephone numbers in the Atlanta metropolitan region, as the existing 770 and 404 area codes approached number exhaustion. The overlay approach allows current numbers to remain unchanged, while new phone service applications may receive the 943 prefix.

Key history facts:

• 2022: NANPA announced the upcoming activation of area code 943 to overlay the 770 and 404 area codes in the Atlanta area due to rapid growth and demand.
• March 15, 2022: The Georgia Public Service Commission approved the overlay plan.
• March 15, 2022 onward: New numbers assigned within the covered region may be issued with the 943 area code.

How Many People Use the 943 Area Code?

Because the 943 area code is new and serves as an overlay for an already highly populated and urbanized area (metro Atlanta), the usage of 943 will grow over time as new numbers are assigned. Metro Atlanta’s population exceeds 6 million, though the 943 code itself is currently being assigned to new numbers only.

Is the 943 Area Code Toll-Free?

No, area code 943 is not a toll-free area code. It is a standard geographic area code for the Atlanta metro region. Calls to or from the 943 area code may be subject to local or long-distance charges, depending on the location and service provider.

Common toll-free area codes in the United States:

• 800
• 833
• 844
• 855
• 866
• 877
• 888

For information about toll-free numbers, visit:
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 1-888-225-5322
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)