Quick answer
Arizona has 5 active geographic area codes covering Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale. The most-recognized codes are 602, 520, 480, serving Phoenix and the Phoenix Metro region.
- Total codes
- 5
- Top metro
- Phoenix
- Time zone
- MT
- Largest code
- 602 (Phoenix)
- NXX prefixes in use
- 3,163
- Most saturated
- 480 (~99%)
Area codes in Arizona
Arizona is served by 5 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. These codes were assigned between 1947 and 2001 as population and call demand grew across the state.
Across Arizona's 5 area codes, our data counts 3,163 assigned central-office (NXX) prefixes in service. The most heavily loaded is 480 (Scottsdale), with about 99% of its ~792 usable prefixes assigned, and 2 of the state's codes sit at 90%+ capacity — which is why overlay codes keep being added. See the full NXX prefix allocation analysis across US area codes. (Prefix data: localcallingguide.com / NANPA, 2026.)
| Code | Primary City | Region | Established | Overlay Codes | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480 | Scottsdale | East Valley Phoenix Metro | 1999 | — | 2,000,000 |
| 520 | Tucson | Southern Arizona | 1995 | — | 1,100,000 |
| 602 | Phoenix | Phoenix Metro | 1947 | 623 | 3,000,000 |
| 623 | Glendale | West Valley Phoenix Metro | 1999 | 602 | 1,500,000 |
| 928 | Flagstaff | Northern Arizona | 2001 | — | 800,000 |
Time zones in Arizona
All area codes in Arizona fall in the MT time zone.
- MT — area codes: 480, 520, 602, 623, 928
Top metros and their area codes
Below are the primary cities in Arizona and the area codes that serve each metro. Cities with multiple codes share geography due to overlay assignments added as demand grew.
Arizona area code coverage by region
This regional breakdown maps each Arizona area code to the part of the state it serves. Arizona's codes split across 5 regions — pick the code that matches the area you want to reach.
- East Valley Phoenix Metro — area code: 480 (Scottsdale)
- Northern Arizona — area code: 928 (Flagstaff)
- Phoenix Metro — area code: 602 (Phoenix)
- Southern Arizona — area code: 520 (Tucson)
- West Valley Phoenix Metro — area code: 623 (Glendale)
Why get a local Arizona number?
A Arizona area code number gives your business three core advantages:
- Local trust signal. Customers in Arizona recognize local area codes as their own. A familiar caller ID builds immediate credibility for service businesses, sales teams, and patient communication.
- Higher answer rate. Calls from a local area code are answered far more often than toll-free or out-of-area numbers — industry data puts the lift at 20–40%. That difference matters most for outbound sales, appointment confirmations, and service callbacks.
- Targeted marketing. Advertising a local Arizona number on print, radio, digital, and outdoor channels converts better than a national 800 number for audiences who prefer doing business locally.
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