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Area code 479

Area code 479 covers Fort Smith, Arkansas. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Arkansas Major City: Fort Smith Central Time (CT) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 479?

Area code 479 is assigned to Fort Smith and the surrounding region in Arkansas. Calls to numbers that start with 479 are routed to this area.

Area code 479 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Benton CountyWashington CountySebastian CountyPope CountyCrawford CountyLogan CountyJohnson CountyYell CountyMadison CountyScott CountyFranklin County

Line types

  • Mobile 35.68%
  • Landline 64.32%
02 / MAP

Area code 479 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Fort Smith

This area code is in the Central Time (CT) time zone.

Local timeFort Smith, AR--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Fort Smith

WITHIN THE US479 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 479 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 479 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 479 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 479 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 479 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 479 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 479

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
33%
Brightspeed
14%
Sinch
13%
Lumen Technologies
7%
Comcast
7%
Others
25%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
58%
Verizon Wireless
25%
T-MOBILE USA
13%
Sinch
2%
USA Mobility
1%
Others
2%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 479

555 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(479) 200 Mobile Fayetteville AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(479) 201 Landline Fort Smith AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(479) 202 Landline Rogers Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AR
(479) 203 Landline Elm Springs AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY - AR
(479) 204 Landline Bentonville AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(479) 205 Landline Elm Springs AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY - AR
(479) 206 Mobile Booneville AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(479) 207 Mobile Waldron AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(479) 208 Mobile Van Buren AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(479) 209 Mobile Ozark AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL

Showing 10 of 555 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 479

Where is area code 479 used?
Area code 479 serves Fort Smith and the surrounding area in Arkansas, including Benton County, Washington County, Sebastian County, Pope County, Crawford County.
What city is area code 479 from?
The main city of area code 479 is Fort Smith, AR.
What time zone is area code 479 in?
Area code 479 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 479 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 479 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 479 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 479 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 479 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 479 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 479 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 479?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 479 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 64.32% of the number blocks are landline, 35.68% mobile.
How do I save a 479 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 479 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 479?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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