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