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Area code 870

Area code 870 covers Jonesboro, Arkansas. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Arkansas Major City: Jonesboro Central Time (CT) Overlay: 327/870
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 870?

Area code 870 is assigned to Jonesboro and the surrounding region in Arkansas. Calls to numbers that start with 870 are routed to this area.

Area code 870 shares its territory with 327. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Craighead CountyJefferson CountyUnion CountyMississippi CountyBaxter CountyCrittenden CountyBoone CountyPoinsett CountyClark CountyHempstead CountyOuachita CountySharp CountyJackson CountySt. Francis CountyColumbia CountyIndependence CountyGreene CountyMiller County

Line types

  • Mobile 29.3%
  • Landline 70.7%
02 / MAP

Area code 870 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 Jonesboro

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

Local timeJonesboro, AR--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Jonesboro

WITHIN THE US870 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+1 870 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 870 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+1 870 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 870 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 870 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 870 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

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

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 870

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
30%
Brightspeed
15%
Windstream Communications
14%
Lumen Technologies
10%
Optimum
5%
Others
25%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
47%
Verizon Wireless
37%
T-MOBILE USA
8%
Sinch
5%
Boost Mobile
2%
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 870

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(870) 200 Mobile Nashville AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(870) 201 Mobile Newport Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AR
(870) 202 Mobile Pocahontas Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AR
(870) 203 Mobile Jonesboro SinchONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC
(870) 204 Landline Harrison ComcastCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC
(870) 205 Landline Paragould E. RITTER COMMS / RITTER COMMUNICATIONS ARE. RITTER COMMS DBA RITTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AR
(870) 206 Mobile Jonesboro Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AR
(870) 207 Landline Jonesboro E. RITTER COMMS / RITTER COMMUNICATIONS ARE. RITTER COMMS DBA RITTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AR
(870) 208 Landline Wynne AT&TSOUTHWESTERN BELL
(870) 209 Mobile Pine Bluff Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AR

Showing 10 of 785 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 870

Where is area code 870 used?
Area code 870 serves Jonesboro and the surrounding area in Arkansas, including Craighead County, Jefferson County, Union County, Mississippi County, Baxter County.
What city is area code 870 from?
The main city of area code 870 is Jonesboro, AR.
What time zone is area code 870 in?
Area code 870 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 870 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 327. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 870 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 870 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 870 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 870 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 870 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 870?
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 870 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 70.7% of the number blocks are landline, 29.3% mobile.
How do I save a 870 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 870 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 870?
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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