Area codesGeorgia470

USA Area code 470 - Atlanta, GA

Area code 470 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Telephone area codes for the Atlanta metropolitan area in Georgia. It was activated in 1995 .

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Local time in 470 ?
-
Overlay code ?
678, 943
Time zone ?
Eastern (ET)
Activated ?
1995

Who called me from area code 470?

A call from area code 470 most likely originates from Atlanta or elsewhere in Georgia - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 470 numbers carry scam reports on this page. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:

  1. Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
  2. Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 470 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 470 residents see it.
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Reports are reviewed by our team before appearing on the page. The highest-reported numbers get added to the “Recently reported scam numbers” list above with a “community” badge.

Only the number, category, and description are stored. IP addresses are one-way hashed for rate-limiting and never stored raw. Reports are moderated before publication. Links are not allowed in descriptions.

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1. Were you expecting a call today?
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4. Is it during normal business hours in 470?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 470 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Atlanta, the largest city served by area code 470. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Cities in the 470 area code

Area code 470 serves the following 28 communities:

Barrow
Bartow
Butts
Carroll
Cherokee
Clayton
Cobb
Coweta
DeKalb
Douglas
Fayette
Forsyth
Fulton
Gwinnett
Hall
Haralson
Henry
Heard
Lamar
Meriwether
Newton
Oconee
Paulding
Pike
Polk
Rockdale
Spalding
Walton

Area codes near 470 (overlay + neighboring)

If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Atlanta area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.

470 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 470 over the last 12 months.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 470 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 August 2025: 9 reports Aug '25 September 2025: 18 reports Sep October 2025: 1 reports Oct November 2025: 10 reports Nov December 2025: 14 reports Dec January 2026: 17 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 14 reports Feb March 2026: 41 reports Mar April 2026: 45 reports Apr May 2026: 26 reports May June 2026: 32 reports Jun July 2026: 31 reports Jul August 2026: 8 reports Aug

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly.

How 470 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 266 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 470 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Prerecorded Voice
151 reports · 57%
2
Live Voice
67 reports · 25%
3
Text Message
48 reports · 18%

FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Note: the FCC dataset labels method (Live Voice / Prerecorded / SMS) but does not classify scam type (IRS impersonation, tech support fraud, etc.) - those come from community reports.

Recently reported scam numbers in 470

Numbers reported to the FCC or by our community in the last 12 months. Click any to run a full reverse-phone lookup.

Text Message 2 reports last reported Jul 21, 2026
Text Message 2 reports last reported Jun 24, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported May 15, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported Sep 19, 2025
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 7, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 7, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 7, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 6, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 5, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Aug 3, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 3, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Aug 3, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 30, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 30, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 29, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 29, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 29, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 28, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 27, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 27, 2026

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Numbers submitted via the report form near the top of this page get added here with a “community” badge after moderation.

How to block 470 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 470 numbers around Atlanta, Georgia? You can't legitimately block every 470 call without also missing legitimate ones from Atlanta, Georgia - so the practical fix is to turn on your carrier's free spam filter and register on the national do-not-call list. Step-by-step for each major US carrier below.

AT&T

  1. Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your wireless number.
  3. Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
  4. To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.

Verizon

  1. Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your Verizon account.
  3. Turn on Spam Filter.
  4. To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.

T-Mobile

  1. Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
  2. Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
  3. Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
  4. To block a specific number, dial #662# from your device.

All carriers

  1. Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
  2. Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
  3. On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
  4. On Android: Phone app → ⋮ → Settings → Caller ID & spam.

Sources: carrier support pages (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), FCC consumer guides. Free features as of 2026. Every one of these steps costs nothing.

History of the 470 area code

state of Georgia in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The area codes are assigned in an overlay plan to a combined numbering plan area (NPA) consisting of 404 (Atlanta and its suburbs inside Interstate 285) and 770 (Atlanta suburbs and exurbs outside of I-285).

470 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 470?

Area code 470 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Telephone area codes for the Atlanta metropolitan area in Georgia, primarily including Atlanta and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1995.

Where does area code 470 cover?

Area code 470 covers the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Is 470 a real area code or a scam?

470 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 470 numbers because the code is well-known and appears local to millions of residents. Always verify the specific number, not the area code.

How do I block 470 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Atlanta. Better options: register on the National Do-Not-Call list, enable your carrier's spam-filter (all major US carriers now offer this free), and report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints so they show up in the trend data on this page.

What's the overlay area code for 470?

470 shares coverage with overlay codes 678, 943. That means new phone numbers issued in the same geographic area may have either area code, and 10-digit dialing is required.

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