Area Code 479: Fayetteville, Arkansas
479 is a telephone area code serving Arkansas, including Fayetteville, Fort Smith. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 479 are located in Arkansas, United States (NANP region: Northwest). The code covers Fayetteville, Fort Smith.
How to Dial Area Code 479
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 479 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 479 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 479 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 479 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 479 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 479 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 479
Calls to a 479 number ring in the America/Chicago time zone, standard offset UTC-06:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 479
The following places fall inside the 479 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Arkansas
These codes also serve Arkansas. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
See all 3 area codes in Arkansas →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 479?
Area code 479 is in Arkansas, United States. It covers Fayetteville, Fort Smith.
What time zone is area code 479 in?
Area code 479 rings in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-06:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 479?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 479, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 479.
Is area code 479 toll-free?
No. 479 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.