480 Area Code
Covers Mesa / East Valley and nearby communities in Arizona.
(480) 555-0142Area code 480 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 480, centered on Mesa / East Valley, Arizona
33.4152, -111.8315
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 480 coverage map — centered on Mesa / East Valley. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
If you are trying to place Mesa / East Valley, AZ on the map, area code 480 is the one that covers it. It reaches roughly 1.7 million people across places such as Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, Tempe and more. The region observes Mountain time, so a number like (480) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. 480 split from 602 in 1999 to serve Phoenix's East Valley — Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler and Gilbert. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Because the 480 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. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Mesa / East Valley, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 480 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 480 spam calls.
Cities covered by 480
Cities & neighborhoods
- Mesa
- Scottsdale
- Chandler
- Tempe
- Gilbert
- Apache Junction
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 480’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
480 has no overlay code right now.
Is a call from 480 a scam?
Because 480 covers a dense metro around Mesa / East Valley, it's a common source of both real business calls and spam. Legitimate 480 calls come from local businesses, offices and neighbors; scam calls in this region tend to imitate delivery services, banks and utilities. Remember that caller ID is trivially spoofed — a scammer anywhere can make a 480 number appear on your screen — so the area code alone never proves a call is genuinely local.
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 480 number from abroad
Every 480 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 480 555-0142If 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 1 480 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 480 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 480 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 480 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 480 555-0142.
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.
Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.
Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.
Area code 480: frequently asked questions
Where is the 480 area code located?
The 480 area code is located in Arizona, centered on Mesa / East Valley. It covers Maricopa County and nearby communities including Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, Apache Junction.
What time zone is 480 in?
Area code 480 is in the Mountain time zone (UTC-7 (MST, no DST)). You can see the exact current local time for Mesa / East Valley on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 480?
Cities and areas that use 480 include Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, Apache Junction. Its primary city is Mesa / East Valley, AZ.
Do I need to dial 1 before 480?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 480 plus the seven-digit number. The 480 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 480 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 480 is a normal geographic area code for Mesa / East Valley, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 480 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 480?
Area code 480 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.