The 327 area code covers the same area as 870, including Jonesboro, Pine Bluff and 213 more places in Arkansas.
Area code 327 is in Arkansas, on Central Time. In the 327 area, phone numbers are given out most in Craighead County, then Jefferson and Union counties. It has been in service since February 20, 2024. 870 covers the same area, so two neighbours can have different area codes.
- Where
- 8 counties in Arkansas, mostly Craighead County, Jefferson County and Union County
- Time zone
- Central Time
- In service since
- February 20, 2024
- Shares its area with
- 870 (since 1997)
- Prefixes in use
- 42
- How to dial
- Local calls need all 10 digits: 327-555-0142.
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Pine Bluff holds 10% of the phone prefixes in area code 327.
A prefix is the three digits after the area code, and NANPA assigns each one to a town. Counting the 42 prefixes in use shows where 327 numbers are actually given out.
- Pine Bluff4 prefixes, 10%
- Jonesboro2 prefixes, 5%
- Gurdon2 prefixes, 5%
- Harrison1 prefix, 2%
- Cove1 prefix, 2%
- Wickes1 prefix, 2%
- Hickory Ridge1 prefix, 2%
- Moro1 prefix, 2%
Also served: West Memphis, Camden, Batesville and Forrest City and 203 smaller places.
Of the carriers named here, Bandwidth holds the most phone number prefixes in area code 327: 8 of 42.
NANPA, which runs the North American numbering plan, assigns each prefix (the three digits after the area code) to one carrier. Here is how the 42 prefixes in use in 327 divide between carriers; holders this page does not name are grouped as other carriers.
| Carrier | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| BandwidthSupplies numbers to VoIP and app-based phone services | 8 | 19% |
| AT&T MobilityMobile network | 2 | 5% |
| Metro by T-MobileT-Mobile's prepaid brand | 2 | 5% |
| Ahoi | 1 | 2% |
| Airus | 1 | 2% |
| HD Carrier | 1 | 2% |
| 5 other carriers | 27 | 64% |
100% of these prefixes are pooled, which means the blocks of 1,000 numbers inside them can belong to other carriers. Any number can also have been moved to another carrier since, so this shows who holds the prefixes, not who serves a given number.
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Source: NANPA central office code assignments, October 1, 2026.
327 started in 2024 as an overlay on 870, and its ground has not changed since.
2024
327 starts on February 20, 2024, as an overlay on 870: new numbers on the same ground.
A 327 number on your screen can still be a scam, because caller ID is easy to fake.
- Let an unknown call go to voicemail. A real caller leaves a message; a robocaller usually does not.
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The area codes closest to 327 are 501, 479 and 901.
This list measures the distance between the centres of each area, across state lines, and shows codes that share one area together.
These are the questions people ask most about area code 327.
Where is area code 327?
327 covers Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, El Dorado and Harrison and 211 more places in Arkansas. In the 327 area, phone numbers are given out most in Craighead County, then Jefferson and Union counties.
What state is area code 327 in?
Arkansas. 327 is an Arkansas area code on Central Time.
What cities use area code 327?
The places holding the most 327 prefixes are Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, El Dorado, Harrison, Blytheville, Paragould, Arkadelphia and Texarkana, out of 215 places in all. The count comes from NANPA's prefix assignments as of October 1, 2026.
Which phone company owns area code 327?
No single phone company owns 327. NANPA's records list its 42 prefixes across many carriers, and the ones named on this page include Bandwidth, AT&T Mobility and Metro by T-Mobile. Numbers move between carriers, so check one exact number with a carrier lookup.
What time zone is area code 327 in?
327 is on Central Time.
When did area code 327 start?
327 went into service on February 20, 2024, as an overlay on 870: new numbers for the same area.
Is 327 the same area as 870?
Yes. 870 (since 1997) covers the same ground as 327. Nobody's number changed when it was added; new lines simply get whichever code has numbers left, so two neighbours can have different codes.
How do I dial a 327 number?
Local calls need all 10 digits: 327-555-0142.
Is 327 a toll-free number?
No. 327 is a regular area code for Jonesboro and Pine Bluff in Arkansas, not a toll-free one. The toll-free codes in North America are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
What area codes are near 327?
The closest are 501 (Little Rock, Arkansas), 479 (Fort Smith, Arkansas), 901 (Memphis, Tennessee) and 662/471 (Tupelo, Mississippi), measured between the centres of each area.
Who called me from a 327 number?
Enter the full 10-digit number in the lookup above. It returns the listed owner where there is a public record, where the number is registered, and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line.
Is area code 327 a scam?
327 is a real Arkansas area code, so the code itself is not a warning sign. Scam callers fake local-looking numbers on purpose, so judge the call by what the caller asks for, and look the number up before calling back.
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Source: NANPA, the North American Numbering Plan Administrator: its area code database and prefix assignments, as of October 1, 2026.