Area Code 870Arkansas

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 870 is located in Arkansas and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Jonesboro .

Coverage Area

Area code 870 — Arkansas

Area Code Details

Area Code
870
State / Province
Arkansas (AR)
Country
United States
Time Zone
Central Time Central Time
Local Time Now
Status
Active
Code Type
General Purpose Code
In Service Since
April 14, 1997
Assigned
January 22, 1997
Population Served
~320,800 est.
Overlay Complex
327/870

History & Relationships

Split from

501
Arkansas

New codes split from 870

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

30 rate centers identified within area code 870

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 870

What state is area code 870?

Area code 870 is located in Arkansas, United States.

Where is area code 870 from?

Area code 870 originates from Arkansas. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 870?

Area code 870 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 870?

Area code 870 serves cities including Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, Texarkana, Paragould, West Memphis, El Dorado, Blytheville, Harrison, and more.

Is a call from area code 870 a scam?

Area code 870 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Arkansas. Like any area code, individual numbers using 870 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.