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USA Area code 475 - New Haven, CT

Area code 475 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area codes for southwestern Connecticut in Connecticut. It was activated in 1947 .

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Local time in 475 ?
-
Overlay code ?
203
Time zone ?
Eastern (ET)
Activated ?
1947

Who called me from area code 475?

A call from area code 475 most likely originates from New Haven or elsewhere in Connecticut - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 475 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 475 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 475 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?
2. Do you recognise the specific number (not just the area code)?
3. Have you searched the number online yet?
4. Is it during normal business hours in 475?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 475 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks New Haven, the largest city served by area code 475. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Cities in the 475 area code

Area code 475 serves the following 54 communities across 3 counties:

Fairfield
Sherman
New Haven
Litchfield
Woodbury
Bethlehem
Roxbury
Ansonia
Beacon Falls
Bethany
Bethel
Branford
Bridgeport
Brookfield
Cheshire
Danbury
Darien
Derby
East Haven
Easton
Greenwich
Guilford
Hamden
Madison
Meriden
Middlebury
Milford
Monroe
Naugatuck
New Canaan
New Fairfield
Newtown
North Branford
North Haven
Norwalk
Orange
Oxford
Prospect
Redding
Ridgefield
Seymour
Shelton
Southbury
Stamford
Stratford
Trumbull
Wallingford
Waterbury
West Haven
Weston
Westport
Wilton
Wolcott
Woodbridge

Area codes near 475 (overlay + neighboring)

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

475 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 475 over the last 12 months.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 475 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 August 2025: 12 reports Aug '25 September 2025: 13 reports Sep November 2025: 4 reports Nov December 2025: 13 reports Dec January 2026: 19 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 18 reports Feb March 2026: 10 reports Mar April 2026: 3 reports Apr May 2026: 6 reports May June 2026: 9 reports Jun July 2026: 10 reports Jul August 2026: 2 reports Aug

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

How 475 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 119 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 475 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Prerecorded Voice
75 reports · 63%
2
Live Voice
33 reports · 28%
3
Text Message
11 reports · 9%

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 475

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

Prerecorded Voice 3 reports last reported May 21, 2026
Text Message 3 reports last reported Jan 22, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 7, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 6, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 31, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 24, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 23, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 20, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 20, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 20, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 15, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 14, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 8, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 2, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 28, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jun 27, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jun 24, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 23, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 22, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 12, 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 475 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 475 numbers around New Haven, Connecticut? You can't legitimately block every 475 call without also missing legitimate ones from New Haven, Connecticut - 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 475 area code

state of Connecticut. The numbering plan area (NPA) is mostly coextensive with the Connecticut portion of the New York metropolitan area, and comprises most of Fairfield County, all of New Haven County, and a small portion of Litchfield County.

475 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 475?

Area code 475 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area codes for southwestern Connecticut in Connecticut, primarily including New Haven and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1947.

Where does area code 475 cover?

Area code 475 covers Fairfield County, Litchfield County, New Haven County, including cities such as Fairfield, Sherman, New Haven, Litchfield, Woodbury, and roughly 49 other communities.

Is 475 a real area code or a scam?

475 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 475 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 475 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from New Haven. 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 475?

475 shares coverage with overlay code 203. 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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