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US area code · Arkansas

479 area code

Where the 479 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 479 number from anywhere.

CoversFayetteville, ArkansasTime zoneCentral (CT)TypeGeographic
Quick answer

The 479 area code is in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States (Central (CT)). To call from abroad: +1 479 555-0123.

StateArkansas
Main areaFayetteville
Time zoneCentral (CT)
TypeGeographic
10-digit dialingNot required
In service since10-Jul-2001

The 479 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Fayetteville, Arkansas. It has been in service since 10-Jul-2001 and sits in the Central (CT) time zone.

How to dial a 479 number

From abroad+1 479 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 479 555-0123

Cities in the 479 area code

A 479 number is usually in one of these places in Arkansas — 4 counties.

Fayetteville WashingtonFort Smith SebastianRogers BentonRussellville PopeSpringdale Washington

Other Arkansas area codes

327501870

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 479 area code?

The 479 area code is in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States (Central (CT)).

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 479?

Local calls within 479 may use seven digits; ten-digit dialling always works.

How do I call a 479 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 479, then the number: +1 479 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 479 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 479

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 586 prefixes are in use in 479, shared by 46 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC11820%
Southwestern Bell8815%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless519%
Brightspeed Of Northwest Arkansas, LLC519%
Onvoy, LLC519%
T-Mobile USA, Inc.275%

Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.

Complaints about 479 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
647
Recorded messages or robocalls
78%
Rank among area codes
#122 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (263)
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (127)
Dropped call or no message (53)

Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.

Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).

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