Area Code 479

Where is area code 479?

Area code 479 serves Arkansas, covering Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville, Russellville. In total our directory records 800 phone prefixes in this area code, spread across 70 cities and 15 counties.

The area code sits in the Central time zone (UTC-06:00), where the local time is now approximately 2:41 PM. The oldest prefix on record here entered service on 2001-02-01, and the newest on 2015-09-23.

Of the prefixes with a known line type, 33% are wireless and 67% landline — 119 mobile against 246 fixed-line prefixes.

Where is area code 479?

Area code 479 serves Arkansas, including Fort Smith. It covers 70 cities across 15 counties, in the Central time zone.

What time is it in area code 479?

Area code 479 observes Central time (UTC-06:00). The current local time is approximately 2:41 PM.

When was area code 479 introduced?

The earliest phone prefix recorded in area code 479 was put in service on 2001-02-01. The most recent was activated on 2015-09-23.

Is a call from 479 safe to answer?

Our directory holds 634 caller reports covering 232 numbers in area code 479. A valid area code does not guarantee a legitimate caller, since numbers can be spoofed.

What cities are in area code 479?

The largest places served by area code 479 are Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville, Russellville, Springdale, Siloam Springs, Eureka Springs. In total it covers 70 cities across 15 counties.

How is a 479 phone number written?

A number in this area code is written +1 (479) XXX-XXXX in international format, or (479) XXX-XXXX domestically. The +1 is the country code shared by the United States, Canada and other NANP members.

Can scammers fake a 479 number?

Yes. Caller ID was built without verification, so a caller can display almost any number. Scammers often pick a number matching the area code of the person they are calling — known as neighbour spoofing — because a local-looking call is answered more often. The US industry response, STIR/SHAKEN, lets carriers sign and verify caller ID, but coverage is still incomplete.

Why do I get calls from numbers with my own area code?

Almost always neighbour spoofing: the caller fabricates a number sharing your area code, and sometimes your prefix, so the call looks like it comes from someone nearby. A matching area code is not evidence that the caller is local.

How do I report a spam call from 479?

Report unwanted calls to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and add your number to the Do Not Call registry at donotcall.gov. Include the caller ID number even if you believe it was spoofed — regulators use the pattern of reports, not the individual number.