Area code 870
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- Location
- Jonesboro, AR, Arkansas
- Time zone
- Central (GMT -6)
- Related area codes
- Related:501
The 870 area code covers Jonesboro, AR and nearby Arkansas communities.
About the 870 area code
Since 1997, area code 870 has served a broad stretch of Arkansas, with Little Rock, Pine Bluff, and Jonesboro among its cities. Clocks throughout the code's territory run on Central time.
The numbers here formerly belonged to area code 501. Today 870 works alongside 327 in an overlay complex, which means residents dial ten digits even for calls close to home.
Dialing note: 870 is part of an overlay complex with 327, so local calls in this area are dialed with all ten digits.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 07/16/2026.
870 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 870 phone number?
- Pick an available 870 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Jonesboro, 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 870 area code?
- It serves Jonesboro, AR and nearby cities in Arkansas, including Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Jonesboro.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 870 number?
- AvoCall 870 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.