480
Covers Phoenix, Arizona
In service since 1999
Overlay with 602 and 623
City facts
Gilbert area code
Area code for Phoenix, Arizona: history, overlays and how to dial.
480
Gilbert uses area code 480. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.
About area code 480
How to call a number in Gilbert
Inside the US
1 (480) 555-0123Dial 1, the area code, then the seven-digit number.Local call
(480) 555-0123Overlay area: always include the area code.From outside the US
+1 480 555 0123Use your country's exit code or +, then 1 for the US.Gilbert is on Mountain Standard Time, no daylight saving (MST); check the time before calling from another zone.
Other cities that share 480
Nearby area codes
| Area code | Used in | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 602 | Mesa | 5 mi |
Gilbert quick facts
Gilbert was founded in 1891 and incorporated on July 6, 1920.
Founded1891
Incorporated1920July 6, 1920
CountyMaricopa CountyArizona
Area code480Population271,118Census ACS estimateZIP codes785233, 85234, 85236…Elevation1,237 ft377 m
Time zoneMountain Standard Time, no daylight savingMST
Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: Gilbert, Arizona and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Questions
What area code is Gilbert?
Gilbert uses area code 480. Because more than one area code serves the same area, local calls need all ten digits.
When did area code 480 start?
Area code 480 dates from 1999.
Do I need to dial the area code for local calls in Gilbert?
Yes. 480 share the same area as an overlay, so every local call needs the area code plus the seven-digit number (ten digits).
What time zone is area code 480 in?
Gilbert is on Mountain Standard Time, no daylight saving (MST).
What other cities use area code 480?
Other cities in this network that share 480 include Mesa.
Sources: Area codes 602, 480, and 623 (Wikipedia) and Wikidata, checked 2026-11-08. Numbering plans change; the North American Numbering Plan Administrator is the official record.