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Arkansas Area Codes
All 4 area codes serving Arkansas, the cities each one covers, and which are overlays. Arkansas is served by 4 area codes in the Central Time zone.
Last updated October 3, 2026
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Every Arkansas area code
Arkansas is served by 4 area codes in the Central Time zone. 1 of these are overlay codes layered over busy metros; the rest are geographic codes.
| Code | Area served | Type | In service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 327 | Eastern and southern Arkansas outside the Little Rock area, plus north-central Arkansas | Overlay | Since 2024 |
| 479 | Northwest and west-central Arkansas including Fayetteville, Fort Smith and Bentonville | Geographic | Since 2002 |
| 501 | Central Arkansas including Little Rock, Conway, Hot Springs and Searcy | Geographic | Since 1947 |
| 870 | Eastern and southern Arkansas outside the Little Rock area, plus north-central Arkansas | Geographic | Since 1997 |
Area codes and dialing in Arkansas
Arkansas's 4 area codes mix older geographic codes with newer overlays. The busiest metros — around Little Rock, Jonesboro, Fayetteville — carry the most numbers and rely on overlays, which is why 10-digit dialing is required there. Quieter parts of the state may still use a single code. The oldest code in Arkansas is 501 (Little Rock), one of the original 1947 area codes.
Whenever a Arkansas region runs low on numbers, a new overlay is added on top rather than splitting the map, so existing customers keep their numbers. See 10-digit dialing for what that means in practice, or the newest area codes for upcoming changes.
Arkansas city area code pages
Look up the area codes for a specific Arkansas city: Jonesboro · Little Rock · Fayetteville.
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Arkansas area code FAQ
How many area codes does Arkansas have?
Arkansas currently has 4 area codes: 327, 479, 501, 870.
What is the main area code for Arkansas?
Arkansas has no single main code. Its original 1947 area code was 501; today the main cities are served by 501 (Little Rock), 870 (Jonesboro), 479 (Fayetteville), 327 (Jonesboro).
Does Arkansas require 10-digit dialing?
Yes, in its overlay areas you must dial all 10 digits, even for local calls. Dialing all 10 digits always works, so it is the safe habit.