870 Area Code — Jonesboro, AR
Area code 870 serves Jonesboro and 3 other cities in Arkansas. Local time follows America/Chicago. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Arkansas
- Primary city
- Jonesboro
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 1997
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 870
The 870 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Arkansas.
- Jonesboro
- Pine Bluff
- Texarkana
- West Memphis
About Area Code 870
Area code 870 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1997. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Arkansas region anchored on Jonesboro.
870 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 870 line.
Mobile numbers in 870 are portable: a person who moved away from Jonesboro may still carry a 870 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 870 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.
Other Arkansas Area Codes
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870 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 870?
Area code 870 is located in Arkansas, primarily serving Jonesboro and surrounding cities including Pine Bluff, Texarkana, West Memphis. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 870 area code?
870 is a Arkansas area code. It was put into service in 1997 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 870 a scam area code?
870 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Arkansas. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 870 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 870 use?
Area code 870 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 870 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 870 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.