Arizona · Mountain Time
520 Area Code
The 520 area code is a telephone area code in Arizona, covering Tucson and the surrounding area. It lies in the Mountain Time zone for most of its territory.
Last updated June 5, 2026
Where is the 520 area code?
520 serves Tucson and nearby communities in Arizona. In the wider directory it sits in the West region.
Time zone note: Arizona does not observe daylight saving time (except the Navajo Nation).
Dialing 520
Tucson is currently served by the single area code 520. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
History of the 520 area code
520 is a geographic area code serving Tucson and the surrounding part of Arizona. It was added after the original 1947 plan as telephone demand grew. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 520 a scam or spam risk?
520 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 520 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is local or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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See every code in Arizona, compare codes across the West region, or view all Mountain Time codes. You can also browse the 5XX block or the complete numeric list of US area codes.
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Quick answers
520 area code FAQ
Where is the 520 area code?
The 520 area code is in Arizona, serving Tucson and the surrounding area in the West region.
What time zone is 520 in?
520 is in the Mountain Time zone. Arizona does not observe daylight saving time (except the Navajo Nation).
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 520?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 520 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 520 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.