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Area Code 205 Location & Details

State / Region: Alabama • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Northport, Homewood, Trussville, Pelham, Bessemer

Standard Dial Format
+1 (205) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 205?
AlabamaState Hub →
Country Territory
United States
205 Area Code Time Zone
Central
205 Overlay Codes
659

Area Code 205 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Alabama (Central Timezone)

Lat: 33.46° • Lng: -86.93°
📍 Geographic Center: AlabamaMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 205 Located?

Telephone area code 205 is assigned to Alabama in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Northport, Homewood, Trussville, Pelham, Bessemer.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:205 serves Alabama (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 205, standard 10-digit dialing (205) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 205?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 205? Here is how to trace who is calling from 205 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

1.
Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

Legitimate contacts usually leave a detailed voicemail or caller ID record.

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Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

Robocallers often fake incoming caller ID numbers using your local 205 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 205 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 205, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (205) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 205 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 205 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 205

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-205 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 205 Pop
BirminghamJefferson County195,89320.3%
TuscaloosaTuscaloosa County114,31611.8%
HooverShelby County93,5509.7%
Vestavia HillsJefferson County38,3064.0%
AlabasterShelby County34,7483.6%
NorthportTuscaloosa County31,6483.3%
HomewoodJefferson County28,1182.9%
TrussvilleSt. Clair County27,2732.8%
PelhamShelby County25,6642.7%
BessemerJefferson County24,9842.6%
HelenaShelby County23,3882.4%
Mountain BrookJefferson County21,6612.2%
CaleraShelby County18,9922.0%
ChelseaShelby County17,7161.8%
GardendaleJefferson County16,4251.7%
HueytownJefferson County16,1591.7%
JasperWalker County14,5851.5%
Pell CitySt. Clair County14,3201.5%
MoodySt. Clair County13,5591.4%
IrondaleJefferson County13,5451.4%

Counties Covered by Area Code 205

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Alabama

County NameTotal Population% of 205 Area% of County
Jefferson County666,58542.3%61%
Shelby County235,80624.8%100%
Tuscaloosa County240,88015.1%61%
St. Clair County97,0468.1%81%
Blount County60,1731.8%29%
Walker County65,1171.5%22%
Chilton County47,3641.3%26%
Bibb County22,2251.1%50%
Fayette County15,9210.9%56%
Talladega County81,4810.8%10%
Marion County29,3580.7%23%
Winston County23,8700.4%18%
Hale County15,1460.4%24%
Sumter County11,6290.3%28%
Greene County7,1360.3%37%

☎️Area Code 205 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 800 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

66% Landline26% Wireless8% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(205) 200-📞LandlineSPRINGVLPOWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC.12/13/2010
(205) 201-📞LandlineBIRMINGHAMBHN IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC09/24/2007
(205) 202-📞LandlineBIRMINGHAMBHN IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC05/27/2008
(205) 203-💻VoIPBIRMINGHAMONVOY, LLC - ALN/A
(205) 204-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(205) 205-💻VoIPBIRMINGHAMONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC05/23/2023
(205) 206-📞LandlineBIRMINGHAMBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(205) 207-📞LandlineSPRINGVLPOWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC.10/21/2011
(205) 208-💻VoIPBIRMINGHAMBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ALN/A
(205) 209-📱WirelessBIRMINGHAMCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL12/13/2011
(205) 210-📱WirelessTUSCALOOSAMETROPCS, INC.05/10/2001
(205) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(205) 212-📞LandlineBIRMINGHAMBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(205) 213-📱WirelessBIRMINGHAMNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(205) 214-📞LandlineBIRMINGHAMBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(205) 215-📱WirelessBIRMINGHAMNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(205) 216-📞LandlineALABASTERPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(205) 217-📱WirelessCLANTONCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - ALN/A
(205) 218-📞LandlineBIRMINGHAMPOWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC.11/04/2002
(205) 219-📱WirelessTUSCALOOSAMETROPCS, INC.N/A
(205) 220-📞LandlineBIRMINGHAMBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(205) 221-📞LandlineJASPERBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(205) 222-📞LandlineBIRMINGHAMPOWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC.N/A
(205) 223-📞LandlineBIRMINGHAMPOWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC.N/A
(205) 224-📞LandlineBIRMINGHAMPINE BELT BROADCASTING DBA PINE BELT TEL COMP SVCS03/07/2013
(205) 225-📞LandlineCENTREVLBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(205) 226-📞LandlineBIRMINGHAMBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(205) 227-📞LandlinePELL CITYPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(205) 228-📞LandlineTRUSSVILLEPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(205) 229-📱WirelessBIRMINGHAMMETROPCS, INC.N/A
(205) 230-📞LandlineBESSEMERPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(205) 231-📞LandlineBIRMINGHAMBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(205) 232-📞LandlineWINFIELDBRIGHTSPEED OF ALABAMA, LLC - NORTHERN01/30/2003
(205) 233-📱WirelessTUSCALOOSAMETROPCS, INC.N/A
(205) 234-📱WirelessBIRMINGHAMCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL01/12/2012
(205) 235-📞LandlineDORAAT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC12/21/2009
(205) 236-💻VoIPBIRMINGHAMONVOY, LLC - AL11/19/2015
(205) 237-📱WirelessONEONTANEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(205) 238-📞LandlineBIRMINGHAMBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(205) 239-📞LandlineTUSCALOOSAPOWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC.N/A
(205) 240-📞LandlineBIRMINGHAMPOWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC.11/04/2002
(205) 241-📞LandlineBIRMINGHAMBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(205) 242-📱WirelessTUSCALOOSANEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(205) 243-📞LandlineBIRMINGHAMPOWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC.N/A
(205) 244-📞LandlineBIRMINGHAMBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(205) 245-📞LandlineTHORSBYPAETEC ITEL, LLC10/22/2001
(205) 246-📱WirelessTUSCALOOSAMETROPCS, INC.N/A
(205) 247-📞LandlineTUSCALOOSABELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(205) 248-📞LandlineTUSCALOOSABELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(205) 249-📱WirelessBIRMINGHAMMETROPCS, INC.N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 205

Where is area code 205 located?

Area code 205 is located in Alabama (United States), serving cities like Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Northport, Homewood, Trussville, Pelham, Bessemer.

What timezone is area code 205?

Area code 205 operates in the Central timezone.

What state is area code 205?

Area code 205 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Alabama.

Is area code 205 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 205 is an official geographic area code for Alabama. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Alabama

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 205.

659
Central
Area Code 659
Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Northport, Homewood, Trussville, Pelham, Bessemer
251
Central
Area Code 251
Mobile, Daphne, Foley, Fairhope, Prichard, Gulf Shores, Saraland, Spanish Fort, Orange Beach, Bay Minette
256
Central
Area Code 256
Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Florence, Athens, Gadsden, Albertville, Oxford, Anniston, Cullman
334
Central
Area Code 334
Montgomery, Auburn, Dothan, Prattville, Phenix City, Opelika, Enterprise, Troy, Millbrook, Selma
483
Central
Area Code 483
Montgomery, Auburn, Dothan, Prattville, Phenix City, Opelika, Enterprise, Troy, Millbrook, Selma
938
Central
Area Code 938
Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Florence, Athens, Gadsden, Albertville, Oxford, Anniston, Cullman