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State: Arkansas (AR)
Area Codes: 3
Timezone: Central (CDT)
Current Time: 4:37 AM

About Arkansas Area Codes

Arkansas (AR) uses 3 telephone area codes to serve its residents and businesses. With an estimated population of 2,665,795, Arkansas is one of the smaller states in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The state is primarily in the Central Time Zone (CDT). The current local time in Arkansas is 4:37 AM.

The largest cities in Arkansas include Little Rock (pop. 439,815), Fayetteville (pop. 351,246), Fort Smith (pop. 125,354), Springdale (pop. 81,125) and Jonesboro (pop. 78,394) . Arkansas has 75 counties spread across its territory. Each area code in AR covers a geographic region of the state, with some areas using overlay codes that share the same geographic territory as an existing area code.

When calling a Arkansas phone number from outside the area code, you must dial the full 10-digit number: the 3-digit area code followed by the 7-digit local number. Many parts of Arkansas now require 10-digit dialing even for local calls due to overlay area codes and the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline implementation.

All Arkansas Area Codes

The table below lists every active area code in Arkansas, along with the major city served and other cities covered by each code.

Area Code Major City Other Cities
479 Little Rock Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Springdale, Rogers, North Little Rock, Bentonville, Russellville, Van Buren and more
501 Little Rock Springdale, Jonesboro, Conway, North Little Rock, Hot Springs, Benton, Russellville, Jacksonville and more
870 Little Rock Jonesboro, North Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Russellville, Texarkana, Paragould, West Memphis, El Dorado and more

Largest Cities in Arkansas

These are the largest cities in Arkansas by population, along with their primary area codes and counties.

City Population County
Little Rock 439,815 Pulaski County
Fayetteville 351,246 Washington County
Fort Smith 125,354 Sebastian County
Springdale 81,125 Washington County
Jonesboro 78,394 Craighead County
Conway 74,951 Faulkner County
Rogers 68,669 Benton County
North Little Rock 65,903 Pulaski County
Hot Springs 60,767 Garland County
Bentonville 54,909 Benton County

Frequently Asked Questions

Arkansas has 3 active area codes. These include 479 (Little Rock), 501 (Little Rock) and 870 (Little Rock) .

Arkansas is primarily in the Central Time Zone (CDT). The current local time is 4:37 AM.

The area code covering the most cities in Arkansas is 870, which serves Little Rock and 229+ other communities.

Yes, most areas in Arkansas now require 10-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit number) for all local calls. This requirement was implemented across the United States starting in October 2021 to support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Even if you are calling within the same area code, you need to dial all 10 digits.

To call a Arkansas number from within the United States, dial the area code followed by the 7-digit phone number (e.g., 479-XXX-XXXX). From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then the full 10-digit number.

Arkansas has 75 counties. The state's total estimated population is 2,665,795, spread across these counties and served by 3 area codes.

Little Rock is served by area code 479, 501 and 870 .
Arkansas at a Glance
  • Abbreviation AR
  • Area Codes 3
  • Population 2,665,795
  • Counties 75
  • Cities 536
  • Time Zone Central
  • Current Time 4:37 AM
Quick Reference
  • 479 Little Rock
  • 501 Little Rock
  • 870 Little Rock