Area Code 870: Jonesboro, Arkansas
870 is a telephone area code serving Arkansas, including Jonesboro, Pine Bluff. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 870 are located in Arkansas, United States (NANP region: East/South). The code covers Jonesboro, Pine Bluff.
How to Dial Area Code 870
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 870 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 870 + 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 1 870 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 870 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 870 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 870 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 870
Calls to a 870 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 870
The following places fall inside the 870 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 870?
Area code 870 is in Arkansas, United States. It covers Jonesboro, Pine Bluff.
What time zone is area code 870 in?
Area code 870 rings in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-06:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 870?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 870, 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 870.
Is area code 870 toll-free?
No. 870 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.