479 Area Code — Fayetteville, AR
Area code 479 serves Fayetteville and 4 other cities in Arkansas. Local time follows America/Chicago. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Arkansas
- Primary city
- Fayetteville
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 2002
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 479
The 479 area code covers 5 cities and communities in Arkansas.
- Fayetteville
- Fort Smith
- Springdale
- Rogers
- Bentonville
About Area Code 479
Area code 479 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2002. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Arkansas region anchored on Fayetteville.
479 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 479 line.
Mobile numbers in 479 are portable: a person who moved away from Fayetteville may still carry a 479 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 479 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Arkansas, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Arkansas.
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479 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 479?
Area code 479 is located in Arkansas, primarily serving Fayetteville and surrounding cities including Fort Smith, Springdale, Rogers. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 479 area code?
479 is a Arkansas area code. It was put into service in 2002 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 479 a scam area code?
479 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Arkansas. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 479 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 479 use?
Area code 479 operates on CT (America/Chicago). Numbers in this area code follow standard Arkansas time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 479 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 479 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.