Area code 928 covers Flagstaff and surrounding areas in Arizona. It was activated in 2001 as an overlay of area code 520. For the full picture, see all Arizona area codes.
| State | Arizona |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Flagstaff |
| Cities also served | Flagstaff, Yuma, Prescott, Lake Havasu City, Kingman, Sedona, Bullhead City, Show Low |
| Time zone | Mountain (UTC-7 (no DST observed by most of Arizona; Navajo Nation does observe DST)) |
| Year established | June 23, 2001 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | No |
| Parent code | 520 |
| Overlay codes | None |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
Cities Served by Area Code 928
Area code 928 serves Northern, eastern, and western Arizona — including the Grand Canyon region, Coconino, Yavapai, Mohave, Yuma, Navajo, and Apache counties, including the following cities and communities:
- Flagstaff
- Yuma
- Prescott
- Lake Havasu City
- Kingman
- Sedona
- Bullhead City
- Show Low
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 520, 602, 480, 623.
How to Get a 928 Phone Number
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 928 area code still in use?
Yes. 928 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Northern, eastern, and western Arizona — including the Grand Canyon region, Coconino, Yavapai, Mohave, Yuma, Navajo, and Apache counties.
What is the parent area code of 928?
Area code 928 is an overlay of 520. Both codes serve the same region of Arizona.
Can I get a 928 number if I don't live in Arizona?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 928 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 928 a scam area code?
No. 928 is a legitimate, active area code for Northern, eastern, and western Arizona — including the Grand Canyon region, Coconino, Yavapai, Mohave, Yuma, Navajo, and Apache counties. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 928 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Arizona businesses, government offices, and residents.
What cities are in the 928 area code?
Area code 928 serves Flagstaff, Yuma, Prescott, Lake Havasu City, Kingman, Sedona, Bullhead City, Show Low, Winslow, Holbrook, and many other communities across northern, eastern, and western Arizona.
What area code did 928 split from?
Area code 928 was created on June 23, 2001, in a geographic split from area code 520. The 520 code was retained for the Tucson area and southeastern Arizona.
Does area code 928 observe Daylight Saving Time?
Most of the 928 territory does not observe Daylight Saving Time, because Arizona as a state does not switch clocks. The exception is the Navajo Nation, which falls partly within the 928 region and does observe DST.
Does area code 928 have an overlay code?
No. As of 2026, area code 928 has no overlay and is the sole area code serving its geographic region. Ten-digit dialing is still required following the 2021 transition prompted by the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline designation.
Related Reading
- How Do Area Codes Work?
- How Are Area Codes Assigned?
- Why the Right Area Code Matters
- When Did We Start Using Area Codes?
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