What area code is 480?
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480 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 480
Mesa / East Valley1 community on record for 480.
Where 480 sits on the map
Overlay of 602Coverage area
About the 480 region
480 covers Mesa / East Valley in Arizona. The code has been in service since 1999.
480 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 602 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.
Created by a three-way split of 602 (along with 623 ); 2023: combined with 602 and 623 into an overlay complex for the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Who called me from 480?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 480 does not prove the caller is really in the 480 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 480 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 480?+–
480 is a telephone area code serving Mesa / East Valley in Arizona, United States, in service since 1999.
Where is area code 480 located?+–
It covers Mesa / East Valley in Arizona.
What time zone is 480?+–
480 observes Mountain (MST, no DST), which is UTC−7 and does not observe daylight saving time.
When did area code 480 start?+–
480 entered service in 1999. Its history: created by a three-way split of 602 (along with 623 ); 2023: combined with 602 and 623 into an overlay complex for the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Why does area code 480 exist?+–
480 is an overlay of 602: 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 480 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 480 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 480 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 480 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 480 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 602 instead.