470 Area Code: Metro Atlanta Location, Coverage & Scam Check (2026)
The 470 area code covers all of metro Atlanta — 29 counties, 143 cities. Learn why you got a 470 number, how it differs from 404, scam alerts, and international calling tips.
The 470 area code covers the entire metro Atlanta region in Georgia — 29 counties, 143 cities, and over 6 million people. Created in 2010 as an overlay, it serves both inside and outside Interstate 285, unlike the 404 area code which only covers the urban core.
Quick Facts
- Location: All of metro Atlanta — Alpharetta, Marietta, Lawrenceville, Peachtree City
- Time Zone: Eastern Time (ET) — UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST
- Created: 2010 (overlay of 404/770/678)
- Coverage: 29 counties, 143 cities
- Population: ~6 million people
Why Did I Get a 470 Number?
All prefixes for 404, 770, and 678 are fully allocated. Since 2010, new metro Atlanta numbers are assigned 470 or 943. Use our Area Code Lookup to check any number's location.
How to Call 470 Internationally
Dial exit code + 1 + 470 + 7-digit number. On mobile: +1-470-XXX-XXXX. Check Best Time to Call for Atlanta time zone info.
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