Area code 479
Area code 479 serves Fort Smith and nearby parts of Arkansas, including Fayetteville, Springdale and Rogers. It is on Central Time, which observes daylight saving time.
Area code 479 at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| Main city | Fort Smith |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Cities in 479
- Fort Smith
- Fayetteville
- Springdale
- Rogers
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 479 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 479 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 479 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Central | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Mountain | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Arizona | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Pacific | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
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Questions about 479
What time zone is area code 479?
Area code 479 is on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 479?
Area code 479 is in Arkansas. Its main city is Fort Smith, and it also covers Fayetteville, Springdale and Rogers.
What are the legal hours to call a 479 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.