Area code 470 covers Atlanta and surrounding areas in Georgia. It was activated in 2010 as an overlay of area code 678. Today it shares its territory with overlay codes 404 and 678 and 770 and 943.
| State | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Atlanta |
| Cities also served | Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Marietta, Dunwoody, Lawrenceville |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST) |
| Year established | February 26, 2010 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | No |
| Parent code | 678 |
| Overlay codes | 404, 678, 770, 943 |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
Cities Served by Area Code 470
Area code 470 serves Metropolitan Atlanta and surrounding counties, including Fulton, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Cobb, and Cherokee counties, including the following cities and communities:
- Atlanta
- Sandy Springs
- Roswell
- Johns Creek
- Alpharetta
- Marietta
- Dunwoody
- Lawrenceville
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 404, 678, 770, 943.
How to Get a 470 Phone Number
There are three ways to get a phone number with the 470 area code, each suited to a different need:
- Buy from a premium-number specialist. Companies that hold curated inventories of specific area codes can sell you a 470 number directly, often with a one-time fee and ownership transferred to you (no recurring carrier fees). This is the option for picking a specific memorable number, or for getting an area code that most carriers won’t let you request. Contact us about a 470 number.
- Sign up with a VoIP carrier. Voice-over-IP services (such as Google Voice, OpenPhone, Grasshopper, and many others) can typically provision a 470 number on request, especially for active overlay codes. You won’t usually get to pick the specific number, but you’ll get a working line in the area code. This is the cheapest option for anyone who doesn’t need a particular number.
- Port an existing 470 number. If you already have a 470 phone number with another carrier, you can transfer it (port it) to a new service provider while keeping the number. This works for landlines, cell phones, and VoIP services, though landlines outside of Georgia sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 470 numbers due to 911 routing rules.
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Browse 470 Numbers →Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 470 area code still in use?
Yes. 470 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Metropolitan Atlanta and surrounding counties, including Fulton, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Cobb, and Cherokee counties.
What is the difference between 470 and 404?
Today they share the same geographic territory in Georgia. New phone lines in the area may be assigned either code. The two codes work identically for calling, billing, and service.
What is the parent area code of 470?
Area code 470 is an overlay of 678. Both codes serve the same region of Georgia.
Can I get a 470 number if I don't live in Georgia?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 470 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 470 a scam area code?
No. 470 is a legitimate, active area code for Metropolitan Atlanta and surrounding counties, including Fulton, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Cobb, and Cherokee counties. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 470 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Georgia businesses, government offices, and residents.
When did area code 470 go into service?
Area code 470 was put into service on February 26, 2010 by NANPA. It was assigned as early as September 2001 but remained unused until 2010, when existing Atlanta-area codes were approaching exhaustion.
What area codes overlap with 470?
Area code 470 shares its territory with four other codes: 404, 678, 770, and 943. Together, they form one of the largest local calling areas in the United States, covering metropolitan Atlanta.
Do I need to dial ten digits when calling a 470 number?
Yes. Because 470 is an overlay code sharing territory with 404, 678, 770, and 943, all calls within the metro Atlanta area must be dialed using ten digits — the area code plus the seven-digit number.
What was area code 470 created from?
Area code 470 was created as an overlay to relieve pressure on area code 678, which itself overlays 404 and 770. A further overlay, area code 943, was added to the same territory in March 2022.
