470 Area CodeAtlanta, GA
Area code 470 covers Atlanta and nearby communities in Georgia, in the Eastern Time (ET) zone, home to about 2.8 million people across 165 cities. It overlays 404, 678, 770 and 943, so the region uses several codes and every local call needs all ten digits.
Overview
- Major City
- Atlanta
- State
- Georgia (GA)
- Timezone
- Eastern Time (ET)
- Current Time
- Overlay
- Yes – shares area with 404, 678, 770, 943
Overview of the 470 Area Code
What is the 470 area code?
The 470 area code serves Atlanta, Georgia, alongside other established area codes. When you see a 470 number, it indicates a local number within this geographic area.
Why was area code 470 created?
The 470 area code was introduced as an overlay to add numbers in Atlanta once the existing area codes 404, 678, 770, and 943 began to run out of available prefixes. It added a new supply of numbers without requiring current residents to change their existing digits.
Geographic Coverage of the 470 Area Code
The 470 area code serves Atlanta and surrounding areas in Georgia. It operates within the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It complements the coverage of area codes 404, 678, 770, and 943. This area code covers several key cities, including:
- Atlanta
- Sandy Springs
- Roswell
- Johns Creek
- Mableton
- Alpharetta
Got a call from a 470 number? It came from Atlanta, GA. Since 470 overlays with 404, 678, 770, and 943, every local call in the region needs all ten digits to land on the right line. Inside 470, Atlanta holds about 19% of the population; the rest is split across 164 smaller cities.
Atlanta Area Codes Overview
Atlanta is served by multiple area codes, reflecting its telecommunications needs. The 470 area code operates alongside 404, 678, 770, 943. Here are the area codes serving this region:
The introduction of the 470 area code helped prevent number exhaustion, ensuring a continuous supply of phone numbers across the geographic area.
What cities does area code 470 cover?
| City | State | Population | % of Area Code | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | GA | 520,070 | 2% | 100% |
| Sandy Springs | GA | 105,505 | 0% | 100% |
| Roswell | GA | 92,227 | 1% | 100% |
| Johns Creek | GA | 81,167 | 0% | 100% |
| Mableton | GA | 78,314 | 0% | 100% |
| Alpharetta | GA | 67,275 | 0% | 100% |
| Marietta | GA | 63,122 | 0% | 100% |
| Smyrna | GA | 57,177 | 0% | 100% |
| Dunwoody | GA | 51,795 | 0% | 100% |
| Gainesville | GA | 47,712 | 0% | 100% |
* Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Has area code 470 been reported for unwanted calls?
Yes – 1,528 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing a 470 area code (May 29 – Jul 2, 2026).
- 75% robocalls
- ↑ 7% vs prior period
Most-reported subjects
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)38%574
- Other36%546
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends11%165
* Caller ID is easily spoofed, so these figures reflect the number shown on caller ID, not the caller's true location – an area code alone never identifies a caller. The FTC does not verify the facts in these complaints. Source: FTC Do Not Call (DNC) Reported Calls Data, retrieved 2026-07-05.
Which prefixes and exchanges belong to area code 470?
78% assigned to a telco
- 61% Landline
- 39% Wireless
- 0% Unknown
| Prefix | Usage | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| (470)200- | Landline | Peerless Network Of Georgia |
| (470)201- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (470)202- | Landline | Xo Georgia |
| (470)203- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (470)204- | Landline | Southern Bell Tel & Tel |
| (470)205- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (470)206- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (470)207- | Landline | Vonage America |
| (470)208- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (470)209- | Landline | Dovetel Communications |
Frequently Asked Questions about the 470 Area Code
Who called me from a 470 number?
A 470 number is assigned to Atlanta, Georgia, so a call may come from there. But caller ID is easy to fake, and scammers often spoof a local 470 code to look nearby, so a 470 number doesn't prove the caller is local. Recently, 1,528 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 470 code (75% flagged as robocalls). If you don't recognize the number, let it go to voicemail; a real caller will leave a message.
Is 470 a scam area code?
No area code is a scam on its own. 470 is a normal, officially assigned code for Atlanta, Georgia. Spam callers spoof local codes to raise the odds you answer, so 470 on your caller ID says nothing about who is really calling. Recently, 1,528 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 470 code (75% flagged as robocalls). Judge the call itself, not the area code.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 470 area code?
Repeated calls from different 470 numbers are usually spoofing: a robocaller rotates through 470 numbers so each call looks local and slips past simple blocks. Recently, 1,528 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 470 code (75% flagged as robocalls). Blocking one number rarely helps; voicemail screening, your carrier spam filter, and the Do Not Call Registry work better.
Should I answer an unknown 470 number?
If you aren't expecting a 470 call, let it ring to voicemail. Legitimate callers leave a message, most robocallers hang up when no one picks up, and answering can mark your number as active and bring more calls.
How do I block calls from the 470 area code?
Block a single 470 number from your recent-calls list (iPhone: tap the number, then Block this Caller; Android: tap the number, then Block or report spam). To cut the volume, turn on Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone or spam protection on Android, enable spam filtering from your carrier, and register at DoNotCall.gov. Blocking the entire 470 code also stops legitimate local calls, so use it only as a last resort.
Where is area code 470?
Area code 470 covers Atlanta and the surrounding area in Georgia, spanning 165 cities with about 2,792,606 residents. It shares its area with overlay codes 404, 678, 770, 943.
Is 470 a real area code?
Yes. 470 is an active code in the North American Numbering Plan, assigned by NANPA and in service for Atlanta, Georgia. A real code can still show up on spoofed spam calls, so treat unknown 470 calls with normal caution.
What timezone is the 470 area code in?
The 470 area code is in the Eastern Time (ET). Because a number can be kept when someone moves or switches to VoIP, a specific 470 caller may not be in that zone.
How do I call a 470 number from abroad?
From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then 470 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile phone you can usually just enter +1 470 followed by the number and let the phone add the exit code for you.