4 area codes assigned to Arkansas · Central Time
Arkansas went from one area code in 1947 to 4 today. A split carves territory off its parent; an overlay sits on top of it, which is why newer codes need ten-digit dialling.
Dates from the NANPA area code report, 09/19/2026.
Arkansas spans 6 LATAs — the regions a call is routed within before it becomes long-haul.
327
Arkansas
Central Time
175 blocks · 37 rate centres
479
Arkansas
Central Time
4,478 blocks · 74 rate centres
501
Arkansas
Central Time
4,880 blocks · 63 rate centres
870
Arkansas
Central Time
5,637 blocks · 245 rate centres
Arkansas has more than one area code in most regions. Enter a city to see which codes serve it, or check a specific number instead.
Arkansas is served by 4 area codes in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP): 327, 479, 501, 870. All Arkansas numbers are in the Central Time zone. Click any area code above to see the cities and rate centers it covers, formatted tel: link examples, and to search for available phone numbers.