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Area Code 479 Location & Details

State / Region: Arkansas • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, Bella Vista, Russellville, Centerton, Van Buren, Siloam Springs

Standard Dial Format
+1 (479) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 479?
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Country Territory
United States
479 Area Code Time Zone
Central
479 Overlay Codes
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Area Code 479 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Arkansas (Central Timezone)

Lat: 35.82° • Lng: -93.97°
📍 Geographic Center: ArkansasMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 479 Located?

Telephone area code 479 is assigned to Arkansas in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, Bella Vista, Russellville, Centerton, Van Buren, Siloam Springs.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:479 serves Arkansas (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 479, standard 10-digit dialing (479) XXX-XXXX applies.

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Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 479? Here is how to trace who is calling from 479 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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How to Call Area Code 479 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 479, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (479) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 479 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 479 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 479

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-479 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 479 Pop
FayettevilleWashington County106,62314.3%
Fort SmithSebastian County90,85512.2%
SpringdaleBenton County90,68512.2%
RogersBenton County76,95610.3%
BentonvilleBenton County63,0578.5%
Bella VistaBenton County34,5184.6%
RussellvillePope County29,5214.0%
CentertonBenton County27,1763.7%
Van BurenCrawford County24,5563.3%
Siloam SpringsBenton County21,2982.9%
LowellBenton County12,1841.6%
Pea RidgeBenton County11,2331.5%
FarmingtonWashington County10,6581.4%
GreenwoodSebastian County9,7931.3%
ClarksvilleJohnson County9,6321.3%
Prairie GroveWashington County8,9981.2%
TontitownBenton County8,0461.1%
Cave SpringsBenton County6,7010.9%
AlmaCrawford County6,0710.8%
MenaPolk County5,6070.8%

Counties Covered by Area Code 479

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Arkansas

County NameTotal Population% of 479 Area% of County
Benton County322,00150.0%100%
Washington County267,37019.2%53%
Sebastian County130,32315.0%85%
Pope County64,6665.4%62%
Crawford County62,2564.5%54%
Johnson County26,2471.5%43%
Logan County21,5311.0%33%
Polk County19,4350.8%29%
Carroll County29,0890.6%16%
Franklin County17,6020.5%21%
Madison County18,0620.5%20%
Scott County9,8660.5%34%
Craighead County116,3780.4%2%
Yell County20,1030.3%10%

☎️Area Code 479 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 581 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

55% Landline34% Wireless11% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(479) 200-📱WirelessFAYETTEVLNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL09/24/2002
(479) 201-📞LandlineFORT SMITHSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(479) 202-📞LandlineROGERSLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AR12/23/2002
(479) 203-📞LandlineELMSPRINGSSOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY - ARN/A
(479) 204-📞LandlineBENTONVLSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(479) 205-📞LandlineELMSPRINGSSOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY - ARN/A
(479) 206-📱WirelessBOONEVILLENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL10/01/2002
(479) 207-📱WirelessWALDRONNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL10/01/2002
(479) 208-📱WirelessVAN BURENNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL03/12/2003
(479) 209-📱WirelessOZARKNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL06/30/2003
(479) 210-📞LandlineDRAKES CRKLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AR05/24/2017
(479) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(479) 212-📱WirelessDECATURCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AR07/29/2003
(479) 213-📱WirelessOZARKCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AR09/03/2003
(479) 214-📱WirelessCLARKSVLCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AR09/03/2003
(479) 215-📞LandlineSILOAM SPGBRIGHTSPEED OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, LLC03/08/2001
(479) 216-📱WirelessMENACELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AR01/19/2004
(479) 217-📱WirelessMULBERRYCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AR02/05/2004
(479) 218-📱WirelessFORT SMITHT-MOBILE USA, INC.10/10/2011
(479) 219-📞LandlineRUSSELLVLTCA COMMUNICATIONS, LLC DBA SUDDENLINK COMM - AR10/11/2011
(479) 220-📱WirelessSILOAM SPGNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL04/17/2003
(479) 221-📞LandlineFORT SMITHMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - AR10/27/2003
(479) 222-📞LandlineFORT SMITHCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLCN/A
(479) 223-📱WirelessRUSSELLVLCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AR04/28/2003
(479) 224-📞LandlineCENTERTONSOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY - AR12/22/2003
(479) 225-📱WirelessFAYETTEVLCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AR09/19/2003
(479) 226-📞LandlineFORT SMITHSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(479) 227-📱WirelessWALDRONCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AR04/16/2003
(479) 228-📱WirelessSILOAM SPGCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AR04/16/2003
(479) 229-📞LandlineDARDANELLEBRIGHTSPEED OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, LLCN/A
(479) 230-💻VoIPROGERSBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - AR07/18/2005
(479) 231-📱WirelessSPRINGDALENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL08/28/2015
(479) 232-📞LandlineAURORAMADISON COUNTY TEL. CO., INC.N/A
(479) 233-📱WirelessGENTRYNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL10/16/2002
(479) 234-📞LandlineMENALEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - ARN/A
(479) 235-💻VoIPVAN BURENBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ARN/A
(479) 236-📱WirelessFAYETTEVLNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(479) 237-📱WirelessRUSSELLVLT-MOBILE USA, INC.06/02/2011
(479) 238-📞LandlineSILOAM SPGBRIGHTSPEED OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, LLCN/A
(479) 239-📞LandlineEUREKA SPGLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AR04/29/2004
(479) 240-📞LandlineELKINSWINDSTREAM ARKANSAS, INC.11/14/2011
(479) 241-📞LandlineST PAULLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AR05/25/2017
(479) 242-📞LandlineFORT SMITHVANTAGE TELECOM, LLC DBA NEWROADS TELECOM - AR06/15/2004
(479) 243-📞LandlineMENASOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(479) 244-📱WirelessEUREKA SPGCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AR12/30/2003
(479) 245-💻VoIPBENTONVLBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - AR07/18/2005
(479) 246-📞LandlineROGERSSOUTHWESTERN BELLN/A
(479) 247-📞LandlineWEST FORKWINDSTREAM ARKANSAS, INC.10/09/2017
(479) 248-📞LandlineELMSPRINGSBRIGHTSPEED OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, LLCN/A
(479) 249-📞LandlineFAYETTEVLCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLCN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 479

Where is area code 479 located?

Area code 479 is located in Arkansas (United States), serving cities like Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, Bella Vista, Russellville, Centerton, Van Buren, Siloam Springs.

What timezone is area code 479?

Area code 479 operates in the Central timezone.

What state is area code 479?

Area code 479 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Arkansas.

Is area code 479 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 479 is an official geographic area code for Arkansas. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Arkansas

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