479 Area Code
Arkansas, USA
Local time now · Central Time
2:45 AM
Area code 479 is in Arkansas, USA, serving Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Springdale and Rogers. It uses Central Time — the time there now is 2:45 AM. In service since 2002.
| Area code | 479 |
|---|---|
| Location | Arkansas, USA |
| Major cities | Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, Bella Vista, Russellville, Van Buren |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service since | 2002 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 479?
Arkansas, USA — including Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Springdale, Rogers and Bentonville.
What time zone is area code 479?
Central Time.
How do I call a 479 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 479 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 479 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 479 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 479 … .
Is a call from 479 a scam?
Not by itself — 479 is an ordinary geographic area code in Arkansas. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.