Alabama Area Codes
Directory of all 7 telephone area codes assigned to Alabama.
Alabama phone numbers are served by 7 area codes operating in the Central timezone.Because an overlay is active, 10-digit dialing is mandatory across much of the state. No area codes in Alabama are currently flagged as high-risk scams.
Most populated prefix: area code 205 (Alabama)
All Area Codes in Alabama
Area Code 205
Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Northport, Homewood, Trussville, Pelham, Bessemer
Area Code 251
Mobile, Daphne, Foley, Fairhope, Prichard, Gulf Shores, Saraland, Spanish Fort, Orange Beach, Bay Minette
Area Code 256
Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Florence, Athens, Gadsden, Albertville, Oxford, Anniston, Cullman
Area Code 334
Montgomery, Auburn, Dothan, Prattville, Phenix City, Opelika, Enterprise, Troy, Millbrook, Selma
Area Code 483
Montgomery, Auburn, Dothan, Prattville, Phenix City, Opelika, Enterprise, Troy, Millbrook, Selma
Area Code 659
Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Northport, Homewood, Trussville, Pelham, Bessemer
Area Code 938
Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Florence, Athens, Gadsden, Albertville, Oxford, Anniston, Cullman
Major Cities Served by Alabama Area Codes
The most populous urban centers and census places covered by Alabama's area codes, ranked by population.
Alabama Area Code FAQs
Quick answers to common questions about Alabama telephone area codes.
How many area codes does Alabama have?
Alabama has 7 area codes: 205, 251, 256, 334, 483, 659, 938.
What timezone do Alabama area codes use?
Alabama area codes operate in the Central timezone.
What is the most populated area code in Alabama?
Area code 205 is the most populous prefix in Alabama based on covered city population.
Which Alabama area codes share an overlay?
205 and 659, 256 and 938, 334 and 483. Overlay codes serve the same area, which is why 10-digit dialing is required.
Are there scam area codes in Alabama?
Alabama has no area codes currently flagged as high-risk scams.
About Alabama Area Codes & Phone Dialing Rules
When placing calls within Alabama, ten-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit telephone number) is required in overlay regions where multiple area codes serve the same geographic boundaries.