Jonesboro, Arkansas

Where Is Area Code 327?

Area code 327 is in northeastern Arkansas. It serves the same part of the state as area code 870 under an overlay plan. Jonesboro is one of the best-known cities in this region.

Area code 327 covers a large rural and small-city service area outside central and northwestern Arkansas. Major communities in the 870 and 327 region include Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, Texarkana, El Dorado, West Memphis, and Paragould. Counties in this broad service area include Craighead County, where Jonesboro is located.

This region includes important Arkansas landmarks and geographic features. The Mississippi River forms much of Arkansas's eastern border, and Crowley's Ridge runs through Jonesboro and nearby parts of northeast Arkansas. Arkansas State University is also in Jonesboro.

History of Area Code 327

Area code 327 was created as an overlay of area code 870. The Arkansas Public Service Commission approved the overlay in 2023 after number demand continued to grow in the 870 region. Area code 870 itself had served much of Arkansas outside the Little Rock, Fort Smith, and northwest Arkansas calling areas since 1997.

The 327 overlay means new phone numbers in the region can use either 870 or 327. Because it is an overlay, existing 870 numbers did not need to change. Ten-digit dialing, with the area code plus the seven-digit number, applies across the overlay area.

Key Facts About Area Code 327

• Area code 327 is in Arkansas, and Jonesboro is one of the main cities in the overlay area.
• Area code 327 is an overlay of area code 870, not an original area code.
• The Arkansas Public Service Commission approved area code 327 in 2023.
• Area code 327 serves the Central Time Zone, which is used across Arkansas.
• Jonesboro is in Craighead County in northeastern Arkansas.
• Arkansas State University is in Jonesboro and is one of the area's best-known institutions.
• The 327 and 870 service area includes cities such as Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, Texarkana, El Dorado, West Memphis, and Paragould.
• Area code 870 was created in 1997 when it was split from area code 501.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 327 in?

Area code 327 is in Arkansas.

What major cities use area code 327?

Major cities in the 327 overlay area include Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, Texarkana, El Dorado, West Memphis, and Paragould.

Is area code 327 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 327 is a geographic area code.