Area code 475
Where 475 is, how it is dialed, which carriers hold its numbers and how many of its codes are in use, from NANPA's 10/01/2026 files.
- State
- CT
- In service
- 2009
- Assigned codes
- 291of 800 possible
- Carriers
- 31
About area code 475
Area code 475 is a geographic area code in Connecticut, in service since December 12, 2009, according to the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA). It is an overlay: 475 and 203 cover the same territory, so neighbors on the same street can have different area codes. It is in the Eastern time zone. The places with the most assigned exchanges include New Haven, Stamford, Bridgeport, Norwalk, and Danbury. By population, its largest named places are Bridgeport, Stamford, New Haven, Waterbury, and Norwalk.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| In service since | December 12, 2009 |
| Assigned by NANPA | October 4, 1999 |
| Overlay | Yes, with 203 |
| Parent area code (NANPA) | 203 |
| Time zone | Eastern |
| Local calls within the code | ten digits (area code plus number) |
| Assigned central office codes | 291 |
| Rate centers with codes | 32 |
| Carriers holding codes | 31 |
| Pooled codes | 291 |
| Codes assigned since 2020 | 152 |
| Relief planning in progress | No |
Source: NANPA NPA report and utilized central office code file, both dated 10/01/2026.
Cities and towns in area code 475
475 holds 14% of the 2,020 central office codes assigned in Connecticut, the 3rd most of the state's 4 codes. 27 Census places could be matched to rate centers with 475 exchanges; the most populous are Bridgeport (152,000), Stamford (139,000), New Haven (138,000), and Waterbury (116,000). For a storefront or service area inside 475, the place pages show which prefixes are rated local there.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | 151,599 | 203, 475 | 119 | 21 |
| Stamford, CT | 139,134 | 203, 475 | 124 | 18 |
| New Haven, CT | 137,562 | 203, 475 | 188 | 23 |
| Waterbury, CT | 115,908 | 203, 475 | 70 | 13 |
| Norwalk, CT | 93,661 | 203, 475 | 82 | 18 |
| Danbury, CT | 88,692 | 203, 475 | 72 | 17 |
| Fairfield, CT | 65,300 | 203, 475 | 21 | 10 |
| Greenwich, CT | 64,594 | 203, 475 | 35 | 11 |
| Meriden, CT | 60,849 | 203, 475 | 31 | 12 |
| Milford, CT | 53,396 | 203, 475 | 20 | 8 |
| Wallingford, CT | 44,389 | 203, 475 | 20 | 8 |
| Trumbull, CT | 38,073 | 203, 475 | 20 | 11 |
| Naugatuck, CT | 32,116 | 203, 475 | 11 | 8 |
| Cheshire, CT | 30,610 | 203, 475 | 15 | 7 |
| Branford, CT | 28,448 | 203, 475 | 15 | 8 |
Population: Census Vintage 2024 estimates for the matched place. Exchanges and carriers: NANPA utilized code file.
Ten-digit and seven-digit dialing in 475
According to NANPA's dialing-plan data, local calls within 475 are dialed as ten digits (area code plus number) and toll calls as 1 plus ten digits. Ten-digit local dialing means the area code is part of how customers save and recognize your number, so print it in full everywhere. NANPA's dialing-plan note for this code reads: "1+10 permissible at service provider discretion"
Carriers with 475 numbers
31 carriers hold the 291 central office codes assigned in 475. Onvoy, LLC - CT has the most, with 64 (22%). 291 of the codes (100%) are pooled, meaning the code holder shares blocks of 1,000 numbers with other carriers instead of using all 10,000 itself. Numbers can move between carriers through porting, so a code's holder tells you where the block started, not where every number lives now.
| Carrier (NANPA operating company) | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Onvoy, LLC - CT | 64 | 22% |
| Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless - CT | 47 | 16% |
| Omnipoint Communications, INC. - CT | 40 | 14% |
| Bandwidth.com CLEC, LLC - CT | 18 | 6.2% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - DC | 18 | 6.2% |
| Ton80 Communications, LLC | 17 | 5.8% |
| Peerless Network of Connecticut, LLC - CT | 15 | 5.2% |
| Fractel, LLC | 12 | 4.1% |
| Metropcs, INC. | 5 | 1.7% |
| Southern New England Telco d/b/a Frontier Comm of CT | 5 | 1.7% |
| Cablevision Lightpath, INC. - CT | 5 | 1.7% |
| Barr Tel USA, INC. - CT | 5 | 1.7% |
Carrier names are the operating company (OCN) names on NANPA's utilized central office code file dated 10/01/2026. A carrier holding a code may port numbers to other carriers.
Local calling areas in 475
NANPA assigns each central office code to a rate center, the local calling area that decides whether a call is local or toll. 475 has codes in 32 rate centers. The table lists the rate centers with the most codes, with the matching Census place where the abbreviation could be matched.
| Rate center (NANPA) | Place | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| NEW HAVEN | New Haven, CT | 43 |
| STAMFORD | Stamford, CT | 27 |
| BRIDGEPORT | Bridgeport, CT | 25 |
| NORWALK | Norwalk, CT | 22 |
| ANSONIDRBY | not matched | 19 |
| DANBURY | Danbury, CT | 18 |
| WATERBURY | Waterbury, CT | 18 |
| HUNTINGTON | not matched | 9 |
| GREENWICH | Greenwich, CT | 8 |
| TRUMBULL | Trumbull, CT | 7 |
| MERIDEN | Meriden, CT | 7 |
| WALLINGFD | Wallingford, CT | 6 |
| MILFORD | Milford, CT | 6 |
| FAIRFIELD | Fairfield, CT | 6 |
| NEWTOWN | Newtown, CT | 6 |
| NAUGATUCK | Naugatuck, CT | 5 |
| BRANFORD | Branford, CT | 5 |
| CHESHIRE | Cheshire, CT | 5 |
| DARIEN | Darien, CT | 5 |
| WOODBURY | Woodbury, CT | 4 |
| OLDGRNWICH | not matched | 4 |
| BYRAM | not matched | 4 |
| SEYMOUR | Seymour, CT | 4 |
| WESTPORT | Westport, CT | 4 |
| NEW CANAAN | New Canaan, CT | 4 |
Top 25 of 32 rate centers.
How full is area code 475?
An area code has 800 possible central office codes that start with 2 through 9, a few of which are reserved (such as N11 service codes and 555). 291 are assigned in 475, 36% of 800. 152 were assigned in 2020 or later.
| Decade assigned | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 | 0.35% |
| 2010s | 135 | 47% |
| 2020s | 152 | 53% |
Assignment dates as recorded in NANPA's utilized code file; codes without a recorded date are excluded.
Getting a 475 number for your business
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 475?
475 is a geographic area code in Connecticut. Places with the most assigned exchanges include New Haven, Stamford, Bridgeport, and Norwalk.
What time zone is area code 475 in?
NANPA lists 475 in the Eastern time zone.
When did area code 475 go into service?
NANPA records an in-service date of December 12, 2009. The code was assigned on October 4, 1999.
Is 475 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 203.
Can my business get a 475 phone number?
Callata includes up to 3 local numbers on its $99/month plan (5 users included). Which 475 numbers are open depends on carrier inventory when you choose, and you can port an existing number for free.