Area Code 470
Area code 470 covers Atlanta and nearby cities including Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta in Georgia, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 470 quick facts
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 2010-02-26 |
| Overlay codes | 404, 678, 770, 943 |
| Nearby codes | 404, 943, 678, 770, 706, 762 |
| Carrier coverage | 786 prefixes; 56% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 1,503 complaints across 303 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 470 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 470 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.
Most-complained 470 numbers:
- (470) 928-0090 — 24 complaints
- (470) 287-2402 — 15 complaints
- (470) 287-2414 — 14 complaints
- (470) 744-1873 — 13 complaints
- (470) 287-2505 — 13 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 470
Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Marietta, Smyrna, Dunwoody, Candler-McAfee, College Park, Douglasville, Duluth, East Point
Area codes by city
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Carriers in area code 470
Area code 470 spans 786 prefixes, about 56% wireless. Top carriers: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA, NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA, ONVOY, LLC - GA, POWERTEL ATLANTA LICENSES, INC.. Look up the carrier and line type for a 470 number.
Other Georgia area codes
- 229 — Albany
- 404 — Atlanta
- 478 — Macon
- 565 — Savannah
- 678 — Atlanta Northeast
- 706 — Augusta
- 762 — Columbus
- 770 — Atlanta Northeast
- 912 — Savannah
- 943 — Atlanta
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 470?
Area code 470 covers Atlanta and nearby cities including Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta in Georgia, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 470?
Area code 470 serves Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Marietta, and 16 other communities in Georgia.
What time zone is area code 470 in?
Area code 470 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 470 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 470 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 470 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 470 a scam?
A 470 number is geographically tied to Georgia, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 470 a country code?
No. 470 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 470 number written for international dialing looks like +1 470 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.