480 Area Code — Mesa, AZ
Area code 480 serves Mesa and 4 other cities in Arizona. Local time follows America/Phoenix. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Arizona
- Primary city
- Mesa
- Timezone
- America/Phoenix
- In service since
- 1999
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 480
The 480 area code covers 5 cities and communities in Arizona.
- Mesa
- Tempe
- Chandler
- Scottsdale
- Gilbert
About Area Code 480
Area code 480 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1999. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Arizona region anchored on Mesa.
480 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 480 line.
Mobile numbers in 480 are portable: a person who moved away from Mesa may still carry a 480 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 480 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Arizona, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Arizona.
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480 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 480?
Area code 480 is located in Arizona, primarily serving Mesa and surrounding cities including Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale. The region operates on AZ (America/Phoenix) time.
What state is 480 area code?
480 is a Arizona area code. It was put into service in 1999 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 480 a scam area code?
480 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Arizona. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 480 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 480 use?
Area code 480 operates on AZ (America/Phoenix). Numbers in this area code follow standard Arizona time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 480 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 480 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.