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A local number for Fort Smith, AR. Call and text over WiFi or mobile data, on the phone you already have.

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Location
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Time zone
Central (GMT -6)

Where is area code 479 located?

Area code 479 is an Arkansas area code, serving Fort Smith, AR and nearby cities including Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville. It is in the Central (GMT -6) time zone.

Who is calling from area code 479?

A 479 call comes from a number assigned to the Fort Smith, AR area, which can be a mobile, a landline or an app-based number like AvoCall's. Caller ID can be faked from any area code, so if you don't know the number, let it go to voicemail and never share a code you didn't ask for.

How do I get a 479 phone number?

Pick an available 479 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Fort Smith, AR number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. No second SIM is needed. Right now 20 numbers in the 479 area code are available on this page (checked October 11, 2026 at 8:36 AM UTC).

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About the 479 area code

Fort Smith is the principal city of area code 479, an Arkansas code that also reaches Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville, and Russellville. Clocks across the territory are set to Central time.

The code's coverage was separated from area code 501 in a 2002 split, giving these communities a code of their own. No overlay has been layered onto 479, and its footprint has stayed the same since the split.

Dialing note: 479 was carved out of the 501 territory and went into service in 2002.

Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 10/08/2026.

479 phone number FAQ

Can I receive verification codes on a 479 number?
AvoCall 479 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.
Which 479 numbers are available right now?
As of October 11, 2026 at 8:36 AM UTC, 20 479 numbers were available to claim on this page. Inventory is re-checked hourly and changes as numbers are claimed, and availability is confirmed at checkout. See the current list.