Arkansas Area Codes
3 area codes in Arkansas, United States. Country code: +1. Find area codes by city and region.
All Arkansas Area Codes
| Area Code | Major Cities | Region |
|---|---|---|
| 479 | Fayetteville, Fort Smith | Northwest |
| 501 | Little Rock | Central |
| 870 | Jonesboro, Pine Bluff | East/South |
About Arkansas Area Codes
Arkansas uses 3 area codes under the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), serving Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Pine Bluff. Each code follows the 3-digit format and covers a defined geographic region within the state.
Major Cities and Their Area Codes
Find which area code serves each major city in Arkansas.
| City / Community | Area Code(s) |
|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 479 |
| Fort Smith | 479 |
| Jonesboro | 870 |
| Little Rock | 501 |
| Pine Bluff | 870 |
How to Call Arkansas
Within the US: dial 1 + area code + 7-digit number (10-digit dialing applies where overlays are active).
From Canada or the Caribbean: the same NANP format applies — 1 + area code + number.
From abroad: dial your country's exit code (011 from the US, 00 from most countries, or + on mobile), then 1, then the Arkansas area code and number.
Example (from the UK): 00 1 479 XXX XXXX
Data source: North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA), ITU-T E.164. Area code assignments change with new overlays — verify with your carrier before dialing. NANPA