Alabama area codes
Alabama has 7 area codes, all on UTC−6 standard time. Each card shows the main cities; open one for its overlays, history and a free lookup.
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Alabama area code questions
How many area codes does Alabama have?
Alabama has 7 area codes in service: 205, 251, 256, 334, 483, 659 and 938.
What was the original Alabama area code?
205 was among the original area codes created in 1947.
What is the newest area code in Alabama?
483, in service since February 23, 2026 as an overlay on 334.
What time zone is Alabama area codes in?
Central.
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Sources: NANPA NPA database (11/04/2026) and Google libphonenumber. Area codes show where a number was assigned, not where its owner is today.