Area code 479
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- Location
- Fort Smith, AR, Arkansas
- Time zone
- Central (GMT -6)
- Related area codes
- Related:501
The 479 area code covers Fort Smith, AR and nearby Arkansas communities.
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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 07/16/2026.
479 phone number FAQ
- 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. Current web pricing is verified at checkout. There is no second SIM and no new device.
- Where is the 479 area code?
- It serves Fort Smith, AR and nearby cities in Arkansas, including Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Rogers.
- 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.