What area code is 479?
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479 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 479
Fort Smith3 communities on record for 479.
Where 479 sits on the map
No overlayCoverage area
About the 479 region
479 covers Fort Smith in Arkansas, including Fayetteville and Rogers. The code has been in service since 2002.
479 currently has no overlay, so its territory keeps a single, unshared code.
Split of 501.
Who called me from 479?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 479 does not prove the caller is really in the 479 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 479 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 479?+–
479 is a telephone area code serving Fort Smith in Arkansas, United States, in service since 2002.
Where is area code 479 located?+–
It covers Benton County, Crawford County, Franklin County and other counties, including Fayetteville and Rogers in Arkansas.
What cities are in area code 479?+–
Major communities on record include Fayetteville and Rogers. The code's territory spans the Fort Smith region of Arkansas.
What time zone is 479?+–
479 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 479 start?+–
479 entered service in 2002. Its history: split of 501.
Is 479 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 479 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 479 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 479 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 479 number regardless of where you physically live.