Alabama area codes
- Area codes in
- 6
- State
- Alabama
- Local time
- Central Time
Alabama is served by 6 area codes, from 205 in 1947 to 938 in 2021. 2 of them are overlays, added as older codes filled up.
Updated 28 July 2026
All area codes in Alabama
Alabama is served by 6 area codes. 205 is the oldest, in service since 1947; 938 is the newest, activated in 2021.
Alabama area code map
Alabama sits in the Central Time zone, with its 6 codes spread across the state.
Alabama area codes by city
These are the Alabama cities served by more than one area code, or whose code also covers a wider area.
Birmingham
Huntsville
Mobile
Montgomery
Overlay codes and dialling rules in Alabama
2 of Alabama’s 6 area codes are overlays — a second code laid over an existing footprint instead of splitting it. Wherever an overlay operates, local calls require the full ten-digit number.
Spam call reports in Alabama
These Alabama area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 28 July 2026. The figures describe numbers displaying each code, which caller ID spoofing can fake.
Most reported Alabama area codes · last 30 days
| Code | Primary city | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 205 | Birmingham | 928 |
| 251 | Mobile | 684 |
| 256 | Huntsville | 558 |
| 334 | Montgomery | 482 |
| 659 | Birmingham | 119 |
| 938 | Huntsville | 91 |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 28 July 2026. Request a correction.
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Questions
How many area codes does Alabama have?
Alabama has 6 area codes: 205, 251, 256, 334, 659, 938.
What is the main area code for Huntsville?
The main area code for Huntsville is 256.
Which Alabama area code is oldest?
Area code 205 is the oldest in Alabama, in service since 1947.
Do I need to dial ten digits in Alabama?
Yes, anywhere an overlay operates. 2 of Alabama’s codes are overlays, and ten-digit dialling is required for local calls in those areas.
Which Alabama area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 205 (Birmingham) drew the most reports of any Alabama code in the 30 days to 28 July 2026, with 928 numbers reported.
Neighbouring states