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Area Code 251 Location & Details

State / Region: Alabama • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Mobile, Daphne, Foley, Fairhope, Prichard, Gulf Shores, Saraland, Spanish Fort, Orange Beach, Bay Minette

Standard Dial Format
+1 (251) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 251?
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Country Territory
United States
251 Area Code Time Zone
Central
251 Overlay Codes
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Area Code 251 Geographic Map

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

Lat: 31.05° • Lng: -87.73°
📍 Geographic Center: AlabamaMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 251 Located?

Telephone area code 251 is assigned to Alabama in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Mobile, Daphne, Foley, Fairhope, Prichard, Gulf Shores, Saraland, Spanish Fort, Orange Beach, Bay Minette.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:251 serves Alabama (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 251, standard 10-digit dialing (251) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 251?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 251? Here is how to trace who is calling from 251 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

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How to Call Area Code 251 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 251, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (251) + 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 + 251 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 251 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 251

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-251 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 251 Pop
MobileMobile County200,82443.5%
DaphneBaldwin County31,3966.8%
FoleyBaldwin County30,3546.6%
FairhopeBaldwin County26,6255.8%
PrichardMobile County18,8254.1%
Gulf ShoresBaldwin County17,3943.8%
SaralandMobile County16,6523.6%
Spanish FortBaldwin County11,2032.4%
Orange BeachBaldwin County8,7981.9%
Bay MinetteBaldwin County8,5551.9%
AtmoreEscambia County8,3601.8%
RobertsdaleBaldwin County7,7611.7%
SatsumaMobile County6,8511.5%
SemmesMobile County6,2591.4%
ChickasawMobile County6,1661.3%
LoxleyBaldwin County6,1311.3%
MonroevilleMonroe County5,7581.2%
BrewtonEscambia County5,1131.1%
JacksonClarke County4,4521.0%
CitronelleWashington County3,8970.8%

Counties Covered by Area Code 251

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Alabama

County NameTotal Population% of 251 Area% of County
Mobile County412,19356.7%63%
Baldwin County261,65233.8%60%
Escambia County36,6733.8%48%
Monroe County19,0891.7%41%
Washington County14,9721.5%46%
Clarke County22,1271.4%29%
Conecuh County11,0450.8%34%
Choctaw County12,0900.3%12%
Butler County18,2760.0%1%
Wilcox County9,8900.0%0%

☎️Area Code 251 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 541 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

55% Landline28% Wireless16% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(251) 200-📱WirelessFOLEYMETROPCS, INC.01/05/2007
(251) 201-📞LandlineFOLEYTELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - AL10/23/2008
(251) 202-📞LandlineBAYMINETTELEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AL08/27/2002
(251) 203-💻VoIPBELLEFONTNONVOY, LLC - AL11/03/2023
(251) 204-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(251) 205-💻VoIPMOBILEONVOY, LLC - AL09/13/2023
(251) 206-📞LandlineMOBILEPAETEC ITEL, LLC02/21/2012
(251) 207-📱WirelessBELLEFONTNNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA01/19/2004
(251) 208-📞LandlineMOBILEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(251) 209-📱WirelessMOBILEELISKA WIRELESS VENTURES SUBSIDIARY I, LLCN/A
(251) 210-📞LandlineFAIRHOPEPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(251) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(251) 212-📞LandlineBREWTONPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(251) 213-📱WirelessFOLEYNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA07/14/2004
(251) 214-📱WirelessMOBILENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA04/27/2005
(251) 215-📱WirelessFOLEYELISKA WIRELESS VENTURES SUBSIDIARY I, LLC07/14/2004
(251) 216-📞LandlineEVERGREENLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AL05/25/2004
(251) 217-📞LandlineMOBILELEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AL10/27/2003
(251) 218-📞LandlineMCINTOSHPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(251) 219-📞LandlineMOBILEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(251) 220-💻VoIPMOBILEONVOY, LLC - AL11/20/2015
(251) 221-📞LandlineMOBILEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL04/25/2002
(251) 222-📱WirelessMOBILECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL11/12/2009
(251) 223-📱WirelessFOLEYNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA06/27/2002
(251) 224-📞LandlineFOLEYMCC TELEPHONY OF THE SOUTH, LLC - AL08/21/2003
(251) 225-📱WirelessMCINTOSHNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA03/14/2003
(251) 226-📞LandlineEVERGREENPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(251) 227-📱WirelessEVERGREENNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA09/10/2002
(251) 228-📱WirelessFOLEYNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA04/18/2003
(251) 229-📱WirelessATMOREELISKA WIRELESS VENTURES SUBSIDIARY I, LLC12/17/2002
(251) 230-📱WirelessEVERGREENCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL04/07/2003
(251) 231-📞LandlineJACKSONPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(251) 232-📱WirelessMOBILECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - ALN/A
(251) 233-📱WirelessFOLEYELISKA WIRELESS VENTURES SUBSIDIARY I, LLC04/25/2002
(251) 234-📱WirelessMOBILECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - ALN/A
(251) 235-📱WirelessMCINTOSHELISKA WIRELESS VENTURES SUBSIDIARY I, LLC12/30/2002
(251) 236-📱WirelessBREWTONCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL09/17/2002
(251) 237-📞LandlineFLOMATONPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(251) 238-📞LandlineBREWTONSOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC.05/01/2003
(251) 239-📞LandlineBAYMINETTEPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(251) 240-📞LandlineFOLEYMCC TELEPHONY OF THE SOUTH, LLC - AL02/06/2007
(251) 241-📞LandlineBREWTONLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AL08/19/2002
(251) 242-📱WirelessCHATOMCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL09/11/2003
(251) 243-📞LandlineMOBILEMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC07/29/2003
(251) 244-📱WirelessPETERMANCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL12/17/2004
(251) 245-📞LandlineBELLEFONTNPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A
(251) 246-📞LandlineJACKSONBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(251) 247-📞LandlineJACKSONBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(251) 248-📞LandlineREPTONFRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS OF THE SOUTH, LLC - ALN/A
(251) 249-📞LandlineCITRONELLEPAETEC ITEL, LLCN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 251

Where is area code 251 located?

Area code 251 is located in Alabama (United States), serving cities like Mobile, Daphne, Foley, Fairhope, Prichard, Gulf Shores, Saraland, Spanish Fort, Orange Beach, Bay Minette.

What timezone is area code 251?

Area code 251 operates in the Central timezone.

What state is area code 251?

Area code 251 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Alabama.

Is area code 251 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 251 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 251.

205
Central
Area Code 205
Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Northport, Homewood, Trussville, Pelham, Bessemer
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
659
Central
Area Code 659
Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Northport, Homewood, Trussville, Pelham, Bessemer
938
Central
Area Code 938
Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Florence, Athens, Gadsden, Albertville, Oxford, Anniston, Cullman