Where Is Area Code 870 Located?

Area code 870 covers Jonesboro and surrounding areas in Arkansas. It was activated in 1997 as an overlay of area code 501. Today it shares its territory with overlay code 327. For the full picture, see all Arkansas area codes.

Quick Facts: Area Code 870

State	Arkansas
Primary city	Jonesboro
Cities also served	Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, Texarkana, El Dorado, West Memphis, Paragould, Mountain Home, Blytheville
Time zone	Central (UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST)
Year established	April 14, 1997
Original 1947 NPA?	No
Parent code	501
Overlay codes	327
Currently in use?	Yes, actively assigned
Ten-digit dialing required?	Yes

Cities Served by Area Code 870

Area code 870 serves Southern, eastern, and most of northern Arkansas, excluding the Little Rock, Fort Smith, and Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers areas, including the following cities and communities:

• Jonesboro
• Pine Bluff
• Texarkana
• El Dorado
• West Memphis
• Paragould
• Mountain Home
• Blytheville

Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 501, 479.

How to Get a 870 Phone Number

There are three ways to get a phone number with the 870 area code, each suited to a different need:

1. Buy from a premium-number specialist. Companies that hold curated inventories of specific area codes can sell you a 870 number directly, often with a one-time fee and ownership transferred to you (no recurring carrier fees). This is the option for picking a specific memorable number, or for getting an area code that most carriers won’t let you request. Browse our 870 inventory.
2. Sign up with a VoIP carrier. Voice-over-IP services (such as Google Voice, OpenPhone, Grasshopper, and many others) can typically provision a 870 number on request, especially for active overlay codes. You won’t usually get to pick the specific number, but you’ll get a working line in the area code. This is the cheapest option for anyone who doesn’t need a particular number.
3. Port an existing 870 number. If you already have a 870 phone number with another carrier, you can transfer it (port it) to a new service provider while keeping the number. This works for landlines, cell phones, and VoIP services, though landlines outside of Arkansas sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 870 numbers due to 911 routing rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 870 area code still in use?
Yes. 870 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Southern, eastern, and most of northern Arkansas, excluding the Little Rock, Fort Smith, and Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers areas.

What is the difference between 870 and 327?
Today they share the same geographic territory in Arkansas. New phone lines in the area may be assigned either code. The two codes work identically for calling, billing, and service.

What is the parent area code of 870?
Area code 870 is an overlay of 501. Both codes serve the same region of Arkansas.

Can I get a 870 number if I don't live in Arkansas?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 870 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.

Is 870 a scam area code?
No. 870 is a legitimate, active area code for Southern, eastern, and most of northern Arkansas, excluding the Little Rock, Fort Smith, and Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers areas. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 870 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Arkansas businesses, government offices, and residents.

Where is the 870 area code located?
Area code 870 covers southern, eastern, and most of northern Arkansas, including cities such as Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, Texarkana, El Dorado, West Memphis, and Paragould. It does not include the Little Rock, Fort Smith, or Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers areas.

When was area code 870 created?
Area code 870 went into service on April 14, 1997. It was split from area code 501, which had served the entire state of Arkansas since 1947.

Does area code 870 have an overlay?
Yes. Area code 327 was added as an all-service overlay to the 870 numbering plan area on February 20, 2024. Mandatory ten-digit dialing for 870 began on January 19, 2024.

What time zone is the 870 area code in?
The 870 area code operates in the Central Time Zone — UTC-6 during standard time and UTC-5 during daylight saving time.

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