What area code is 472?
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472 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 472
Fayetteville / Wilmington (overlay)5 communities on record for 472.
Where 472 sits on the map
Overlay of 910Coverage area
About the 472 region
472 covers Fayetteville / Wilmington in North Carolina, including Fort Bragg, Jacksonville and Lumberton. The code has been in service since 2022.
472 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 910 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 910.
Who called me from 472?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 472 does not prove the caller is really in the 472 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 472 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 472?+–
472 is a telephone area code serving Fayetteville / Wilmington in North Carolina, United States, in service since 2022.
Where is area code 472 located?+–
It covers Fort Bragg, Jacksonville and Lumberton in North Carolina.
What cities are in area code 472?+–
Major communities on record include Fort Bragg, Jacksonville and Lumberton. The code's territory spans the Fayetteville / Wilmington region of North Carolina.
What time zone is 472?+–
472 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 472 start?+–
472 entered service in 2022. Its history: overlaid on 910.
Why does area code 472 exist?+–
472 is an overlay of 910: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 472 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 472 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 472 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 472 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 472 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 910 instead.