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Area code 470

Area code 470 covers Atlanta, Georgia. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Georgia Major City: Atlanta Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 470/678/770/943
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 470?

Area code 470 is assigned to Atlanta and the surrounding region in Georgia. Calls to numbers that start with 470 are routed to this area.

Area code 470 shares its territory with 678, 770, 943. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Fulton CountyGwinnett CountyCobb CountyClayton CountyHall CountyBarrow CountyBartow CountyCarroll CountyForsyth CountyCoweta County

Line types

  • Mobile 47.07%
  • Landline 52.93%
02 / MAP

Area code 470 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Atlanta

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeAtlanta, GA--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Atlanta

WITHIN THE US470 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 470 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 470 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 470 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 470 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 470 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 470 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 470

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Bandwidth
19%
AT&T
18%
Sinch
18%
Comcast
6%
Lumen Technologies
6%
Others
33%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
49%
AT&T Mobility
26%
T-Mobile USA
23%
Sinch
1%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 470

786 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(470) 200 Landline Conyers InfobipPEERLESS NETWORK OF GEORGIA, LLC - GA
(470) 201 Mobile Gainesville Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA
(470) 202 Landline Buford Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - GA
(470) 203 Landline Luthersville BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - GA
(470) 204 Landline Griffin AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
(470) 205 Landline Covington BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - GA
(470) 206 Landline Rockmart BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - GA
(470) 207 Landline Conyers VonageVONAGE AMERICA LLC
(470) 208 Mobile Gainesville Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - GA
(470) 209 Landline Winder DOVETEL COMMUNICATIONS - GADOVETEL COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - GA

Showing 10 of 786 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 470

Where is area code 470 used?
Area code 470 serves Atlanta and the surrounding area in Georgia, including Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Cobb County, Clayton County, Hall County.
What city is area code 470 from?
The main city of area code 470 is Atlanta, GA.
What time zone is area code 470 in?
Area code 470 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 470 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 678, 770, 943. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 470 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 470 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 470 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 470 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 470 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 470?
Most landline blocks belong to Bandwidth and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 470 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 52.93% of the number blocks are landline, 47.07% mobile.
How do I save a 470 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 470 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 470?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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