Arkansas area codes
- Area codes in
- 3
- State
- Arkansas
- Arkansas is served by 3 area codes, from 501 in 1947 to 479 in 2002. 0 of them are overlays, added as older codes filled up.
- Updated 8 October 2026
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All area codes in Arkansas
Arkansas is served by 3 area codes. 501 is the oldest, in service since 1947; 479 is the newest, activated in 2002.
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Arkansas area codes by city
These are the Arkansas cities served by more than one area code, or whose code also covers a wider area.
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Overlay codes and dialling rules in Arkansas
None of Arkansas’s area codes are overlays, so seven-digit local dialling may still work in parts of the state.
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Spam call reports in Arkansas
These Arkansas area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 8 October 2026. The figures describe numbers displaying each code, which caller ID spoofing can fake.
Most reported Arkansas area codes · last 30 days
| # | Code | Primary city | Reports (30 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 870 | Jonesboro | 530 |
| 2 | 479 | Fort Smith | 478 |
| 3 | 501 | Little Rock | 469 |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 8 October 2026. Request a correction. Month-over-month figures appear once two complete 30-day windows exist.
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Questions
How many area codes does Arkansas have?
Arkansas has 3 area codes: 479, 501, 870.
What is the main area code for Little Rock?
The main area code for Little Rock is 501.
Which Arkansas area code is oldest?
Area code 501 is the oldest in Arkansas, in service since 1947.
Do I need to dial ten digits in Arkansas?
Not necessarily. Arkansas has no overlay codes, so seven-digit local dialling may still work in parts of the state.
Which Arkansas area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 870 (Jonesboro) drew the most reports of any Arkansas code in the 30 days to 8 October 2026, with 530 numbers reported.
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