Area Code Atlas

501 NPA Split; Creating 479 NPA (Arkansas)

Amended 501 NPA Split Creating 479 NPA (Arkansas)

Revised Dialing Plan for the 501 and 479 NPAs (Arkansas)

NPA 479 split from 501

In 2002, area code 479 was created as a split from 501, serving the northwestern part of Arkansas including Fort Smith and Fayetteville.

NPA 479 split from 501

On January 19, 2002, area code 479 was created in a split from area code 501. The new area code was assigned to the northwestern region of Arkansas, including thirteen counties and several major cities, to address the need for additional numbering resources.