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USA Area code 520 - Tucson, AZ

Area code 520 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area code in southern Arizona, United States in Arizona. It was activated in 1995 .

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Local time in 520 ?
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Time zone ?
Mountain - no DST (MST)
Activated ?
1995

Who called me from area code 520?

A call from area code 520 most likely originates from Tucson or elsewhere in Arizona - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 520 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 520 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 520 residents see it.
Report a scam call from 520 Help other 520-area residents - takes 20 seconds, no signup

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 520?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 520 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Tucson, the largest city served by area code 520. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Cities in the 520 area code

Area code 520 serves the following 61 communities:

Cochise
Maricopa
Pima
Pinal
Santa Cruz
Ajo
Amado
Arivaca
Arizona City
Bapchule
Benson
Bisbee
Bowie
Casa Grande
Catalina
Coolidge
Cortaro
Douglas
Dragoon
Elfrida
Elgin
Eloy
Florence
Fort Huachuca
Green Valley
Hereford
Huachuca City
Kearny
Lukeville
Mammoth
Marana
McNeal
Mount Lemmon
Naco
Nogales
Oracle
Oro Valley
Patagonia
Pearce
Picacho
Pirtleville
Pomerene
Rillito
Rio Rico
Sacaton
Sahuarita
Saint David
San Manuel
San Simon
Sasabe
Sells
Sonoita
Stanfield
Superior
Tombstone
Topawa
Tubac
Tumacacori
Vail
Valley Farms
Willcox

Area codes near 520 (overlay + neighboring)

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

520 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 520 over the last 12 months.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 520 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 August 2025: 7 reports Aug '25 September 2025: 14 reports Sep November 2025: 4 reports Nov December 2025: 20 reports Dec January 2026: 13 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 20 reports Feb March 2026: 18 reports Mar April 2026: 30 reports Apr May 2026: 16 reports May June 2026: 33 reports Jun July 2026: 24 reports Jul August 2026: 9 reports Aug

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

How 520 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 208 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 520 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Prerecorded Voice
92 reports · 44%
2
Live Voice
76 reports · 37%
3
Text Message
40 reports · 19%

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 520

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

Live Voice, Prerecorded Voice 3 reports last reported Dec 15, 2025
Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported Jun 22, 2026
Text Message 2 reports last reported Apr 28, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported Feb 17, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported Jan 2, 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 7, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 7, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 5, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 5, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Aug 4, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 4, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Aug 4, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 31, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 31, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 29, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 29, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 28, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 28, 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 520 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 520 numbers around Tucson, Arizona? You can't legitimately block every 520 call without also missing legitimate ones from Tucson, Arizona - 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 520 area code

state of Arizona. The numbering plan area comprises Tucson and most of the southeastern part of the state. Area code 520 was created in a split of area code 602 on March 19, 1995.

520 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 520?

Area code 520 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area code in southern Arizona, United States in Arizona, primarily including Tucson and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1995.

Where does area code 520 cover?

Area code 520 covers the Tucson, Arizona area.

Is 520 a real area code or a scam?

520 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 520 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 520 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Tucson. 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 520?

520 does not currently have an overlay area code assigned. New numbers in the region are still issued with the 520 prefix.

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