Arkansas Area Codes
Directory of all 4 telephone area codes assigned to Arkansas.
Arkansas phone numbers are served by 4 area codes operating in the Central timezone.Because an overlay is active, 10-digit dialing is mandatory across much of the state. No area codes in Arkansas are currently flagged as high-risk scams.
Most populated prefix: area code 479 (Arkansas)
All Area Codes in Arkansas
Area Code 327
Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, Paragould, Texarkana, West Memphis, El Dorado, Harrison, Marion, Mountain Home, Forrest City
Area Code 479
Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, Bella Vista, Russellville, Centerton, Van Buren, Siloam Springs
Area Code 501
Little Rock, Conway, North Little Rock, Benton, Hot Springs, Sherwood, Jacksonville, Cabot, Searcy, Bryant
Area Code 870
Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, Paragould, Texarkana, West Memphis, El Dorado, Harrison, Marion, Mountain Home, Forrest City
Major Cities Served by Arkansas Area Codes
The most populous urban centers and census places covered by Arkansas's area codes, ranked by population.
Arkansas Area Code FAQs
Quick answers to common questions about Arkansas telephone area codes.
How many area codes does Arkansas have?
Arkansas has 4 area codes: 327, 479, 501, 870.
What timezone do Arkansas area codes use?
Arkansas area codes operate in the Central timezone.
What is the most populated area code in Arkansas?
Area code 479 is the most populous prefix in Arkansas based on covered city population.
Which Arkansas area codes share an overlay?
327 and 870. Overlay codes serve the same area, which is why 10-digit dialing is required.
Are there scam area codes in Arkansas?
Arkansas has no area codes currently flagged as high-risk scams.
About Arkansas Area Codes & Phone Dialing Rules
When placing calls within Arkansas, ten-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit telephone number) is required in overlay regions where multiple area codes serve the same geographic boundaries.