470 Area Code
Covers Atlanta and nearby communities in Georgia.
(470) 555-0142Area code 470 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 470, centered on Atlanta, Georgia
33.7490, -84.3880
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 470 coverage map — centered on Atlanta. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Area code 470 is a telephone area code in Georgia, anchored on Atlanta. It reaches roughly 548,000 people across places such as Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Candler-McAfee, College Park and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (470) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Dekalb, Clayton. It shares its territory with the overlay codes 404, 678, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 470 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 470, its related area codes, and practical advice on 470 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 470
Cities & neighborhoods
- Atlanta
- Sandy Springs
- Candler-McAfee
- College Park
- East Point
- Forest Park
- Tucker
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 470’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 470 a scam?
Area code 470 serves Atlanta and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 470 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 470 number from abroad
Every 470 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 470 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 470 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 470 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 470 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 470 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 470 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
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Area code 470: frequently asked questions
Where is the 470 area code located?
The 470 area code is located in Georgia, centered on Atlanta. It covers Dekalb, Clayton and nearby communities including Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Candler-McAfee, College Park, East Point, Forest Park.
What time zone is 470 in?
Area code 470 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Atlanta on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 470?
Cities and areas that use 470 include Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Candler-McAfee, College Park, East Point, Forest Park. Its primary city is Atlanta, GA.
Do I need to dial 1 before 470?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 470 plus the seven-digit number. The 470 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 470 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 470 is a normal geographic area code for Atlanta, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 470 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 470?
Area code 470 is overlaid by 404, 678, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.