What is the area code for Little Rock?

Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas, uses the 501 area code.

How many area codes does Arkansas have?

Arkansas currently has three main area codes: 501 (Central), 479 (Northwest), and 870 (the rest of the state).

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Arkansas Area Codes

The state is divided into three distinct calling regions.

501

Central Arkansas

Little Rock, Hot Springs, Conway

479

Northwest Arkansas

Fayetteville, Bentonville, Fort Smith

870

South/East/North AR

Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, Texarkana

Regional Breakdown

Central (501)

Home to the state capital, Little Rock. This is the most populous area code region, covering the metropolitan area and surrounding suburbs like Conway and Benton.

Northwest (479)

A rapidly growing region housing Fayetteville (University of Arkansas), Bentonville (Walmart HQ), and Fort Smith. A major business hub.

The Rest (870)

Covering the largest geographic area, 870 serves the Delta region, the Ozarks, and southern Arkansas, including cities like Jonesboro and Texarkana.

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