Everything you need to know about area code 479 in Arkansas
QUICK FACTS
Arkansas
Central Time Zone
Split from existing code
Estimated residents served
Arkansas
Primary code for this region
ABOUT THIS AREA CODE
Area code 479 serves northwestern Arkansas including Fayetteville, Bentonville, and Fort Smith. It covers the Walmart headquarters region, the University of Arkansas, and the booming Northwest Arkansas metro.
Phone numbers with the 479 area code follow the format (479) XXX-XXXX, where the next three digits represent the local exchange. The 479 area code is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) and is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
If you receive a call from a 479 number that you don't recognize, you can search it using the lookup tool above. While the 479 area code legitimately serves millions of residents and businesses in the Fort Smith area, scammers sometimes spoof local area codes to make their calls appear more trustworthy. Always verify unfamiliar numbers before returning calls or sharing personal information.
The Fort Smith region served by area code 479 is one of the most significant areas in Arkansas. As a primary geographic code, 479 has been the main identifier for this region since it was introduced in 2002.
For detailed information about any phone number in the 479 area code, including owner identification, carrier data, and spam reports, use our search tool above or visit one of our trusted lookup providers.
CITIES & COMMUNITIES
SPAM & SCAM ALERTS
These are frequently reported scam patterns from phone numbers using the 479 area code. Scammers often spoof area codes, so a call appearing to come from 479 may originate elsewhere.
Callers impersonate a grandchild in trouble, claiming to need bail money or emergency funds wired immediately.
Automated messages claim a package could not be delivered and direct you to a phishing website to reschedule delivery.
Callers offer fake student loan forgiveness programs, collecting personal and financial information under the pretense of reducing your debt.
Stay Safe: Never share personal information with incoming callers. If suspicious, hang up and search the number above.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Area code 479 serves Fort Smith, Arkansas. Area code 479 serves northwestern Arkansas including Fayetteville, Bentonville, and Fort Smith. It covers the Walmart headquarters region, the University of Arkansas, and the booming Northwest Arkansas metro.
Area code 479 is in the Central timezone. Calls from 479 numbers originate from the Fort Smith region.
Not necessarily. Area code 479 serves many people in Fort Smith. However, scammers can spoof any area code. If you receive a suspicious call from a 479 number, search it above before calling back.
Area code 479 was created in 2002. It serves as the primary geographic code for its region.
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