Arkansas Area Codes

Arkansas has 3 area codes. Located in the Southeast region of the United States.

479 501 870

All Area Codes in Arkansas

Area Code Primary City / Region Full Number Format
479 Fort Smith , Arkansas +1 (479) XXX-XXXX
501 Little Rock , Arkansas +1 (501) XXX-XXXX
870 Jonesboro , Arkansas +1 (870) XXX-XXXX

How to Dial Arkansas Area Codes

Calling within the US

To call a phone number in Arkansas from anywhere within the United States:

1 + (479) + XXX-XXXX
  • Dial 1 (the US/Canada country code)
  • Dial the area code (e.g., 479)
  • Dial the 7-digit local number
Arkansas has multiple area codes. 10-digit dialing (area code + number) is required for local calls in areas with overlay codes.

Calling from outside the US

To call Arkansas from an international location:

[Exit Code] + 1 + (479) + XXX-XXXX

Replace [Exit Code] with your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 0011 from Australia).

Emergency Numbers

911 Police, Fire, Ambulance (Emergency)
311 Non-emergency municipal services
211 Community services and information
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

About Arkansas Area Codes

Arkansas is served by 3 area codes within the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The area codes are distributed across different cities and regions of the state to accommodate the demand for phone numbers.

All Arkansas phone numbers use the international country code +1, followed by the three-digit area code and a seven-digit local number, for a total of 11 digits when dialing internationally.

Some areas of Arkansas have overlay area codes, meaning two or more area codes serve the same geographic area. In these regions, 10-digit dialing is mandatory for all local calls.

Arkansas at a Glance

State Arkansas
Country Code +1
Area Codes 3
Region Southeast
Codes List 479 , 501 , 870

Arkansas Map

Map of Arkansas area code regions