Area code
480
480 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Arizona, which has 5 area codes in total.
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Area code 480 at a glance
NANPA lists 782 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 480, held by 34 holders across 1 rate center.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1999-03-01 |
| Time zone | Mountain (M) |
| Assigned overlays | 602 (1947-01-01), 623 (1999-03-01) |
| Prefixes in use | 782 |
| Pooled prefixes | 530 (68%) |
| Rate centers | 1 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 34 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-12 to 2026-02-27 (453 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 77 |
Rate centers in area code 480
The largest rate center is PHOENIX, with 782 prefixes (100%).
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PHOENIX | 782 | 100% |
Who holds the prefixes in 480
Qwest holds the most prefixes, 234 (30%). 68% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qwest | 234 | 30% |
| Verizon Wireless | 125 | 16% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 79 | 10% |
| T-Mobile USA | 61 | 8% |
| Mcimetro Access Transmission Services | 46 | 6% |
| Onvoy | 40 | 5% |
| 28 other carriers | 197 | 25% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 480
- 1947-01-01 Area code 602, named as the parent of 480 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 1999-03-01 Area code 480 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 480
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 480
77 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 77 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 480 numbers
5,959 FCC complaints are on file for 4,321 numbers in 480, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 284 |
| 2024 | 240 |
| 2025 | 232 |
Other area codes in Arizona
Arizona is one state with 5 area codes in the NANPA table. 480 is one of them.
Next to 480 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 480 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 480 was first assigned in Arizona. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in Arizona next to a 480 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 480
Where is area code 480?
NANPA assigns area code 480 to Arizona, United States.
In which state does area code 480 sit?
Arizona. 480 is one of 5 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 480 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 480 are Phoenix, AZ. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 480?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 480, Qwest holds the most prefixes, 234 prefixes or 30%.
Which time zone does 480 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 480 as Mountain (M).
What year did 480 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1999-03-01, so 480 has been in use since 1999.
Does area code 480 have an overlay?
Yes. 602 (in service 1947-01-01) and 623 (in service 1999-03-01) share the same area with 480, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 480?
The area codes closest to 480, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 520 (about 75 miles), 928 (about 80 miles), 702 (about 253 miles), 725 (about 253 miles) and 760 (about 279 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 480 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 782 prefixes in service in 480, spread over 1 rate center and 34 holders.
Are there complaints about 480 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 5,959 complaints for 4,321 numbers in 480. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.