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USA Area code 602 - Phoenix, AZ

Area code 602 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area codes for Phoenix, Arizona, United States in Arizona. It was activated in 1947 and today covers roughly 1.7 million residents across 1 cities and towns .

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Local time in 602 ?
-
Population served ?
1.7M
Overlay code ?
480, 623
Time zone ?
Mountain - no DST (MST)
Activated ?
1947

Who called me from area code 602?

A call from area code 602 most likely originates from Phoenix or elsewhere in Arizona - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 602 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 602 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 602 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.

Should I answer a call from a 602 number? Take the 30-second quiz - 5 questions, verdict + advice

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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 602?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 602 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Phoenix, the largest city served by area code 602. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Area codes near 602 (overlay + neighboring)

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

602 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 602 over the last 12 months.

161 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 34% fewer robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 10 per 100,000 residents vs a national average of 14.7.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 602 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 August 2025: 9 reports Aug '25 September 2025: 20 reports Sep October 2025: 2 reports Oct November 2025: 9 reports Nov December 2025: 9 reports Dec January 2026: 12 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 14 reports Feb March 2026: 24 reports Mar April 2026: 12 reports Apr May 2026: 11 reports May June 2026: 13 reports Jun July 2026: 21 reports Jul August 2026: 5 reports Aug

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

How 602 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 161 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 602 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Live Voice
79 reports · 49%
2
Text Message
44 reports · 27%
3
Prerecorded Voice
38 reports · 24%

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 602

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
Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported May 26, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported Mar 9, 2026
Text Message 2 reports last reported Jan 22, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Aug 6, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Aug 6, 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 3, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 31, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 30, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 30, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 29, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 29, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 27, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 24, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 23, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 23, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 22, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 22, 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 602 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 602 numbers around Phoenix, Arizona? You can't legitimately block every 602 call without also missing legitimate ones from Phoenix, 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 602 area code

state of Arizona. Area code 602 is the oldest area code in Arizona, and was assigned in 1947 for the entire state. Under pressure from population growth and new telecommunications services, the numbering plan area (NPA) was reduced twice in five years in the 1990s.

602 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 602?

Area code 602 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area codes for Phoenix, Arizona, United States in Arizona, primarily including Phoenix and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1947.

Where does area code 602 cover?

Area code 602 covers the Phoenix, Arizona area.

Is 602 a real area code or a scam?

602 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 602 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 602 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Phoenix. 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 602?

602 shares coverage with overlay codes 480, 623. 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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