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472 Area Code
Area code 472 is in North Carolina, serving southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Wilmington and Jacksonville. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 910, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 472 area code?
472 is a North Carolina area code covering southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Wilmington and Jacksonville. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 472 area code
- Fayetteville
- Wilmington
- Jacksonville
- Lumberton
- Hope Mills
- Leland
- Spring Lake
- Southern Pines
- Pinehurst
- Laurinburg
- Clinton
- Whiteville
- Rockingham
Counties served by 472
Cumberland County, New Hanover County, Onslow County, Robeson County, Brunswick County, Moore County, Pender County, Columbus County, Sampson County and Hoke County.
472 overlay codes and dialing
The 472 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 472, 910. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 910. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 472 area code
472 went into service on October 7, 2022 as an overlay of 910, relieving number exhaustion in the Fayetteville area. Rather than splitting the region, the overlay lets existing customers keep their numbers while new lines draw from the added code. Learn more in our overlay guide.
Is 472 a scam or spam risk?
472 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 472 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Fayetteville, NC or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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472 area code FAQ
Where is the 472 area code?
The 472 area code is in North Carolina, covering southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Wilmington and Jacksonville, in the South region.
What cities are in the 472 area code?
Cities in the 472 area code include Fayetteville, Wilmington, Jacksonville, Lumberton, Hope Mills, Leland, Spring Lake, Southern Pines, Pinehurst and Laurinburg.
What time zone is 472 in?
472 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 472 area code?
472 shares its territory with 910. Both codes (472, 910) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 472 area code start?
472 went into service on October 7, 2022 as an overlay of 910.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 472?
Yes. Because 472 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 472 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 472 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.