Area Code 472

Area code 472 is one of the newest NANP area codes

Area code 472 is one of the most recently added codes in the North American Numbering Plan, in service since October 7, 2022. It is an overlay that shares its territory with 910, adding fresh numbers as those codes fill up. Existing numbers in the area keep their codes; only new phone lines may be issued a 472 number.

Because 472 is new and unfamiliar, some people are wary when it appears on caller ID and search for “who called me from 472?” An area code only shows where a number is registered, and any number can be spoofed — so a 472 call is not suspicious on its own. Judge each call by what it asks for, not the code. Is a call from 472 a scam?

FTC complaints involving 472 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 472 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.

Most-complained 472 numbers:

• (472) 248-6406 — 33 complaints
• (472) 201-7739 — 8 complaints
• (472) 201-7894 — 5 complaints
• (472) 201-7049 — 4 complaints
• (472) 201-7048 — 4 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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 472?

Area code 472 covers Laurinburg and nearby cities including Fayetteville, Wilmington, Jacksonville in North Carolina, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 472?

Area code 472 serves Laurinburg, Fayetteville, Wilmington, Jacksonville, Fort Bragg, and 1 other communities in North Carolina.

What time zone is area code 472 in?

Area code 472 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 472 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 472 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 472 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 472 a scam?

A 472 number is geographically tied to North Carolina, 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 472 a country code?

No. 472 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 472 number written for international dialing looks like +1 472 followed by the 7-digit local number.