7 area codes assigned to Alabama · Central Time
3 of Alabama's area codes share territory with another. Codes in the same row serve the same places, so either can reach a number there — and ten-digit dialling is required throughout.
The remaining code covers their own area: 251.
Alabama went from one area code in 1947 to 7 today. A split carves territory off its parent; an overlay sits on top of it, which is why newer codes need ten-digit dialling.
Dates from the NANPA area code report, 09/19/2026.
Alabama spans 9 LATAs — the regions a call is routed within before it becomes long-haul.
205
Alabama
Central Time
Overlay · with 659
5,838 blocks · 70 rate centres
251
Alabama
Central Time
4,269 blocks · 42 rate centres
256
Alabama
Central Time
Overlay · with 938
6,358 blocks · 92 rate centres
334
Alabama
Central Time
Overlay · with 483
5,195 blocks · 96 rate centres
483
Alabama
Central Time
Overlay · Feb 23, 2026 · with 334
26 blocks · 4 rate centres
659
Alabama
Central Time
Overlay · with 205
1,655 blocks · 64 rate centres
938
Alabama
Central Time
Overlay · with 256
1,759 blocks · 56 rate centres
Alabama has more than one area code in most regions. Enter a city to see which codes serve it, or check a specific number instead.
Alabama has had 6 area codes activated as an overlay since 2021, sharing territory with an existing code rather than carving out new geography. Local calls in an overlaid region must be dialed with all ten digits. Earlier overlays are not listed here.
Alabama is served by 7 area codes in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP): 205, 251, 256, 334, 483, 659, 938. All Alabama numbers are in the Central Time zone. Click any area code above to see the cities and rate centers it covers, formatted tel: link examples, and to search for available phone numbers.