Arizona area codes: full list with cities and how to dial
Arizona has roughly 7 million residents, and its phone numbers are organized into 5 area codes under the North American Numbering Plan. Arizona is served by 5 active geographic area codes, anchored by 602 in the Phoenix area. Metro Phoenix uses a three-code overlay (480/602/623); the rest of the state is covered by two large geographic codes. Every Arizona number is dialed as +1, then the three-digit area code, then a seven-digit local number. With Phonecall you can call any Arizona landline or mobile straight from your browser. There is no app to install, no SIM, and no subscription. You see the per-minute rate before you dial, billing is by the second, and your first call is free.
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5 active geographic area codes in service across Arizona.
| Area code | Primary cities and region | Example number |
|---|---|---|
| 602 | Phoenix city core (overlay complex) | +1 (602) 555-0100 |
| 480 | Phoenix metro east: Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe (overlay complex) | +1 (480) 555-0100 |
| 623 | Phoenix metro west: Glendale, Peoria (overlay complex) | +1 (623) 555-0100 |
| 520 | Tucson, Casa Grande, Nogales, Sierra Vista (southern Arizona) | +1 (520) 555-0100 |
| 928 | Flagstaff, Yuma, Kingman, Prescott (northern and eastern Arizona) | +1 (928) 555-0100 |
Example numbers use the reserved 555-0100 range and are for illustration only.
How to call Arizona from abroad
Every Arizona phone number is part of the +1 North American calling zone. To reach one from outside the United States, dial three parts in order:
- 1. Your exit code, then +1 — the US country code.
- 2. The three-digit area code — for example 602 for the Phoenix area.
- 3. The seven-digit local number.
Example, full international format:
+1 (602) 555-0100
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Why Arizona has multiple area codes
Metro Phoenix uses a three-code overlay (480/602/623); the rest of the state is covered by two large geographic codes.
When a region runs low on available numbers, the phone system adds capacity in one of two ways. A split divides the old region geographically and gives part of it a brand-new area code. An overlay keeps the existing code and layers a second one on top of the same area, which is why a single city can have several area codes and why ten-digit dialing becomes the norm. Either way, the number you dial always stays the same length: +1, the area code, then seven digits.
5
active area codes
~7 million
residents (approx.)
Phoenix
largest city
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Arizona area codes: frequently asked questions
What is the main area code for Phoenix?
Phoenix, the largest city in Arizona, is primarily served by area code 602 (Phoenix city core (overlay complex)). Arizona has 5 area codes in total, listed in full above.
How do I dial a Arizona number from another country?
Dial your international exit code, then +1 (the US country code), then the three-digit Arizona area code, then the seven-digit local number. With Phonecall you just enter the number in international format and we connect the call from your browser, from $0.03/min.
How many area codes does Arizona have?
Arizona currently has 5 active geographic area codes in service. Metro Phoenix uses a three-code overlay (480/602/623); the rest of the state is covered by two large geographic codes.