Area code 479 is an area code located in the northwestern part of Arkansas. It covers thirteen counties in total, including the cities of Bentonville, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Rogers, Siloam Springs and Springdale. 479 area code
It was established in 1997, when it was split off from the 501 area code. This was done to accommodate population growth in the region, as well as to provide more phone numbers for businesses and residents who needed them.
The 479 area code is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), which is used by the United States and Canada. This means that if you're calling someone in Arkansas with a 479 area code, you'll need to dial 1-479 before their seven-digit phone number.
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