What area code is 602?
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602 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 602
Phoenix7 communities on record for 602.
Where 602 sits on the map
Overlay: 480, 623Coverage area
About the 602 region
602 covers Phoenix in Arizona, including Ahwatukee, South Mountain, Maryvale, Desert Ridge and Arcadia. The code has been in service since 1947 and is one of the original North American area codes.
As the Phoenix region grew, 602 ran low on available numbers, so 480 and 623 were added as overlay codes over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Created for all of Arizona; 1995: split to create 520; 1999: split to create 480 and 623; 2023: recombined with 480 and 623 into an overlay complex for the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Who called me from 602?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 602 does not prove the caller is really in the 602 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 602 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 602?+–
602 was the original 1947 area code for all of Arizona. Successive splits — 520 in 1995, then 480 and 623 in 1999 — shrank it to the city of Phoenix proper, and in 2023 the metro's codes were recombined into an overlay complex, so 602, 480, and 623 now share the same territory.
Where is area code 602 located?+–
It covers Maricopa, including Ahwatukee, South Mountain, Maryvale, Desert Ridge and Arcadia in Arizona.
What cities are in area code 602?+–
Major communities on record include Ahwatukee, South Mountain, Maryvale, Desert Ridge and Arcadia, among others. The code's territory spans the Phoenix region of Arizona.
What time zone is 602?+–
602 observes Mountain (MST, no DST), which is UTC−7 and does not observe daylight saving time.
When did area code 602 start?+–
602 entered service in 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes. Its history: created for all of Arizona; 1995: split to create 520; 1999: split to create 480 and 623; 2023: recombined with 480 and 623 into an overlay complex for the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Why do calls to 602 require 10-digit dialing?+–
602 shares its territory with overlay code 480 and 623. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 602 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 602 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 602 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 602 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 602 number regardless of where you physically live.