How many area codes does Arkansas have?

Arkansas has 3 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan: 479, 501, 870. Each code serves a distinct region or acts as an overlay for a high-demand metro area.

What is the oldest area code in Arkansas?

The oldest area code in Arkansas is 501, assigned in 1947. It serves Little Rock and the Central Arkansas region. 501 is one of the original 86 area codes created when the North American Numbering Plan was first established.

Can I get a Arkansas phone number from anywhere?

Yes. DialPhone virtual phone numbers are not tied to a physical location. You can get a Arkansas area code number and use it from any device — desktop, mobile, or browser — anywhere with an internet connection. This makes Arkansas numbers ideal for remote teams, distributed businesses, and sales teams targeting Arkansas customers.

How much does a Arkansas area code number cost?

DialPhone plans start at $24 per user per month on the Core plan. Every plan includes your choice of Arkansas area code number, unlimited US and Canada calling, business SMS, AI call captions, and a free 14-day trial — no credit card required. See the DialPhone pricing page for current tier details.

Can I port my existing Arkansas number to DialPhone?

Yes. DialPhone supports free number porting from any major US or Canadian carrier, including existing Arkansas area code numbers. Porting typically completes in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption. See the complete number porting guide for step-by-step instructions.

What time zones are used in Arkansas?

Arkansas area codes span the CT time zone. When scheduling calls with Arkansas customers, verify the specific area code's time zone to avoid calling outside business hours.

Area Codes in Arkansas — Local Business Phone Numbers

Quick answer

Arkansas has 3 active geographic area codes covering Little Rock, Fayetteville, Jonesboro. The most-recognized codes are 501, 870, 479, serving Little Rock and the Central Arkansas region.

Total codes: 3
Top metro: Little Rock
Time zone: CT
Largest code: 501 (Little Rock)

By Darshan M

Growth Operations Lead at DialPhone · Verified against NANPA data

Area codes in Arkansas

Arkansas is served by 3 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. These codes were assigned between 1947 and 2002 as population and call demand grew across the state.

Code	Primary City	Region	Established	Overlay Codes	Population
479	Fayetteville	Northwestern Arkansas	2002	—	700,000
501	Little Rock	Central Arkansas	1947	—	800,000
870	Jonesboro	Eastern and Southern Arkansas	1997	—	700,000

Time zones in Arkansas

All area codes in Arkansas fall in the CT time zone.

CT — area codes: 479, 501, 870

Top metros and their area codes

Below are the primary cities in Arkansas and the area codes that serve each metro. Cities with multiple codes share geography due to overlay assignments added as demand grew.

Fayetteville — 479
Jonesboro — 870
Little Rock — 501

Why get a local Arkansas number?

A Arkansas area code number gives your business three core advantages:

Local trust signal. Customers in Arkansas recognize local area codes as their own. A familiar caller ID builds immediate credibility for service businesses, sales teams, and patient communication.
Higher answer rate. Calls from a local area code are answered far more often than toll-free or out-of-area numbers — industry data puts the lift at 20–40%. That difference matters most for outbound sales, appointment confirmations, and service callbacks.
Targeted marketing. Advertising a local Arkansas number on print, radio, digital, and outdoor channels converts better than a national 800 number for audiences who prefer doing business locally.

How to get a Arkansas area code number with DialPhone

Setting up a Arkansas business number takes under 10 minutes:

Sign up for a DialPhone plan. Choose any plan starting at $24/user/month. Free 14-day trial, no credit card required.
Search available Arkansas numbers. Filter the DialPhone number inventory by state, area code, city, or number pattern.
Choose your number and configure. Assign your new Arkansas number to a user or team, configure call routing, voicemail, AI receptionist, and business SMS.
Port your existing number (optional). Already have a Arkansas number? Free number porting completes in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption.