Where is the 479 area code?

Area code 479 covers Arkansas, on Central Time.

What time zone is area code 479 in?

Numbers in the 479 area code sit in Central Time.

Is 479 a toll-free or scam area code?

No. 479 is a geographic North American Numbering Plan area code assigned to Arkansas. Toll-free numbers use 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888. A call from 479 can still be spoofed, so treat unexpected calls with the usual caution.

Area code lookup

479 area code

Where the 479 area code is, which cities and counties it serves, the local time zone and the overlay codes dialled alongside it.

State: AR
Codes in state: 4
Overlays & neighbours: 3
Time zone: Central Time

Quick answer

Area code 479 is a geographic area code assigned to Arkansas under the North American Numbering Plan. Arkansas observes Central Time, and the state also holds 3 other area codes: 327, 501, 870.

Largest cities in Arkansas

The largest places in Arkansas. Each links to its full local profile: population, income, housing and sales tax.

City	Population
Little Rock city	202,739
Fayetteville city	97,227
Fort Smith city	89,496
Springdale city	87,388
Jonesboro city	79,187
Rogers city	71,411
Conway city	66,288
North Little Rock city	64,504
Bentonville city	56,326
Pine Bluff city	40,436
Hot Springs city	38,023
Benton city	35,954

All Arkansas cities All Arkansas ZIP codes Arkansas sales tax

Related area codes

Codes that share or border the same calling area.

479 area code FAQ

The questions people ask about this code.

Where is area code 479?

479 is a geographic area code in Arkansas.

What time is it in the 479 area code?

479 observes Central Time.

Is 479 a scam area code?

No — it is a normal geographic code, not a toll-free or premium-rate prefix. Caller ID can be spoofed on any code, so verify unexpected callers before sharing information.

Sources & transparency

North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) area code assignments — area code to geography mapping and overlay relationships
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates — city, county and ZIP code geography

Last reviewed August 2026. Figures are published for reference and can change; verify with the source agency before filing or contracting. How we build and check this data.