Area Code 479
Area code 479 covers Fort Smith and nearby cities including Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers in Arkansas, in the Central Time.
Area code 479 quick facts
| Location | Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service | 2002-01-19 |
| Nearby codes | 417, 539, 918, 501, 327, 870 |
| Carrier coverage | 561 prefixes; 48% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 183 complaints across 30 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 479 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 479 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.
Most-complained 479 numbers:
- (479) 440-3712 — 34 complaints
- (479) 346-5233 — 27 complaints
- (479) 588-0836 — 10 complaints
- (479) 376-1156 — 9 complaints
- (479) 849-5367 — 7 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 479
Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Russellville
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Carriers in area code 479
Area code 479 spans 561 prefixes, about 48% wireless. Top carriers: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL, ONVOY, LLC - AR, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AR, SOUTHWESTERN BELL. Look up the carrier and line type for a 479 number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 479?
Area code 479 covers Fort Smith and nearby cities including Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers in Arkansas, in the Central Time.
What cities use area code 479?
Area code 479 serves Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Russellville in Arkansas.
What time zone is area code 479 in?
Area code 479 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).
How do you dial a 479 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 479 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 479 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 479 a scam?
A 479 number is geographically tied to Arkansas, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 479 a country code?
No. 479 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 479 number written for international dialing looks like +1 479 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.