479 Area Code
Covers Fayetteville and nearby communities in Arkansas.
(479) 555-0142Area code 479 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 479, centered on Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.0626, -94.1574
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 479 coverage map — centered on Fayetteville. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 479 come from Fayetteville and nearby communities in Arkansas. It reaches roughly 302,000 people across places such as Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Springdale, Rogers and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (479) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Washington, Sebastian, Benton and nearby counties. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 479 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 479, its related area codes, and practical advice on 479 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 479
Cities & neighborhoods
- Fayetteville
- Fort Smith
- Springdale
- Rogers
- Russellville
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 479’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
479 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 479 a scam?
Area code 479 serves Fayetteville and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 479 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 479 number from abroad
Every 479 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 479 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 479 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 479 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 479 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 479 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 479 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
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Area code 479: frequently asked questions
Where is the 479 area code located?
The 479 area code is located in Arkansas, centered on Fayetteville. It covers Washington, Sebastian, Benton, Pope and nearby communities including Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Springdale, Rogers, Russellville.
What time zone is 479 in?
Area code 479 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Fayetteville on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 479?
Cities and areas that use 479 include Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Springdale, Rogers, Russellville. Its primary city is Fayetteville, AR.
Do I need to dial 1 before 479?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 479. Ten-digit dialing (the 479 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 479 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 479 is a normal geographic area code for Fayetteville, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 479 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 479?
Area code 479 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.