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State: Alabama (AL)
Area Codes: 6
Timezone: Central (CDT)
Current Time: 8:44 PM

About Alabama Area Codes

Alabama (AL) uses 6 telephone area codes to serve its residents and businesses. With an estimated population of 4,392,298, Alabama is one of the moderately coded states in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The state is primarily in the Central Time Zone (CDT). The current local time in Alabama is 8:44 PM.

The largest cities in Alabama include Birmingham (pop. 739,573), Huntsville (pop. 319,249), Mobile (pop. 315,502), Montgomery (pop. 254,634) and Tuscaloosa (pop. 155,499) . Alabama has 67 counties spread across its territory. Each area code in AL covers a geographic region of the state, with some areas using overlay codes that share the same geographic territory as an existing area code.

When calling a Alabama phone number from outside the area code, you must dial the full 10-digit number: the 3-digit area code followed by the 7-digit local number. Many parts of Alabama now require 10-digit dialing even for local calls due to overlay area codes and the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline implementation.

All Alabama Area Codes

The table below lists every active area code in Alabama, along with the major city served and other cities covered by each code.

Area Code Major City Other Cities
205 Birmingham Tuscaloosa, Anniston, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer, Trussville, Hueytown, Calera and more
251 Mobile Foley, Fairhope, Gulf Shores, Robertsdale, Bay Minette, Spanish Fort, Atmore, Brewton and more
256 Birmingham Huntsville, Florence, Anniston, Decatur, Gadsden, Madison, Albertville, Athens and more
334 Birmingham Montgomery, Auburn, Dothan, Decatur, Enterprise, Phenix City, Prattville, Opelika and more
659 Birmingham Montgomery, Pell City, Leeds, Jackson
938 Birmingham Huntsville, Decatur, Chattanooga, Atlanta

Largest Cities in Alabama

These are the largest cities in Alabama by population, along with their primary area codes and counties.

City Population County
Birmingham 739,573 Jefferson County
Huntsville 319,249 Madison County
Mobile 315,502 Mobile County
Montgomery 254,634 Montgomery County
Tuscaloosa 155,499 Tuscaloosa County
Auburn 92,777 Lee County
Hoover 85,768 Jefferson County
Florence 79,964 Lauderdale County
Anniston 73,501 Calhoun County
Dothan 72,396 Houston County

Frequently Asked Questions

Alabama has 6 active area codes. These include 205 (Birmingham), 251 (Mobile), 256 (Birmingham), 334 (Birmingham) and 659 (Birmingham) , among others.

Alabama is primarily in the Central Time Zone (CDT). The current local time is 8:44 PM.

The area code covering the most cities in Alabama is 256, which serves Birmingham and 89+ other communities.

Yes, most areas in Alabama now require 10-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit number) for all local calls. This requirement was implemented across the United States starting in October 2021 to support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Even if you are calling within the same area code, you need to dial all 10 digits.

To call a Alabama number from within the United States, dial the area code followed by the 7-digit phone number (e.g., 205-XXX-XXXX). From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then the full 10-digit number.

Alabama has 67 counties. The state's total estimated population is 4,392,298, spread across these counties and served by 6 area codes.

Birmingham is served by area code 205. Alabama has 6 area codes in total — see the complete list above.
Alabama at a Glance
  • Abbreviation AL
  • Area Codes 6
  • Population 4,392,298
  • Counties 67
  • Cities 581
  • Time Zone Central
  • Current Time 8:44 PM
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