What area code is 475?
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475 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 475
New Haven (overlay)4 communities on record for 475.
Where 475 sits on the map
Overlay of 203Coverage area
About the 475 region
475 covers New Haven in Connecticut, including Bridgeport, Danbury and Waterbury. The code has been in service since 2009.
475 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 203 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 203.
Who called me from 475?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 475 does not prove the caller is really in the 475 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 475 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 475?+–
475 is a telephone area code serving New Haven in Connecticut, United States, in service since 2009.
Where is area code 475 located?+–
It covers Fairfield County, New Haven County, Litchfield County, including Bridgeport, Danbury and Waterbury in Connecticut.
What cities are in area code 475?+–
Major communities on record include Bridgeport, Danbury and Waterbury. The code's territory spans the New Haven region of Connecticut.
What time zone is 475?+–
475 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 475 start?+–
475 entered service in 2009. Its history: overlaid on 203.
Why does area code 475 exist?+–
475 is an overlay of 203: 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 475 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 475 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 475 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 475 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 475 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 203 instead.