483 Area CodeMontgomery, AL
Area code 483 covers Montgomery and nearby communities in Alabama, in the Central Time (CT) zone, home to about 811,000 people across 152 cities. It overlays 251 and 334, so the region uses several codes and every local call needs all ten digits.
Overview
- Major City
- Montgomery
- State
- Alabama (AL)
- Timezone
- Central Time (CT)
- Current Time
- Overlay
- Yes – shares area with 251, 334
Overview of the 483 Area Code
What is the 483 area code?
The 483 area code serves Montgomery, Alabama, alongside other established area codes. When you see a 483 number, it indicates a local number within this geographic area.
Why was area code 483 created?
The 483 area code was introduced as an overlay to add numbers in Montgomery once the existing area codes 251 and 334 began to run out of available prefixes. It added a new supply of numbers without requiring current residents to change their existing digits.
Geographic Coverage of the 483 Area Code
The 483 area code serves Montgomery and surrounding areas in Alabama. It operates within the Central Time (CT) time zone. It complements the coverage of area codes 251 and 334. This area code covers several key cities, including:
- Montgomery
- Auburn
- Dothan
- Prattville
- Phenix City
- Opelika
Got a call from a 483 number? It came from Montgomery, AL. Since 483 overlays with 251 and 334, every local call in the region needs all ten digits to land on the right line. Inside 483, Montgomery holds about 24% of the population; the rest is split across 151 smaller cities.
Montgomery Area Codes Overview
Montgomery is served by multiple area codes, reflecting its telecommunications needs. The 483 area code operates alongside 251, 334. Here are the area codes serving this region:
The introduction of the 483 area code helped prevent number exhaustion, ensuring a continuous supply of phone numbers across the geographic area.
What cities does area code 483 cover?
| City | State | Population | % of Area Code | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | AL | 195,818 | 1% | 100% |
| Auburn | AL | 83,757 | 0% | 100% |
| Dothan | AL | 71,650 | 0% | 100% |
| Prattville | AL | 40,139 | 0% | 100% |
| Phenix City | AL | 38,509 | 0% | 100% |
| Opelika | AL | 35,005 | 0% | 100% |
| Enterprise | AL | 30,731 | 0% | 100% |
| Troy | AL | 17,734 | 0% | 100% |
| Millbrook | AL | 17,392 | 0% | 100% |
| Selma | AL | 16,312 | 0% | 100% |
* Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Has area code 483 been reported for unwanted calls?
No unwanted-call complaints for numbers showing a 483 area code appear in the current FTC snapshot.
Frequently Asked Questions about the 483 Area Code
Who called me from a 483 number?
A 483 number is assigned to Montgomery, Alabama, so a call may come from there. But caller ID is easy to fake, and scammers often spoof a local 483 code to look nearby, so a 483 number doesn't prove the caller is local. If you don't recognize the number, let it go to voicemail; a real caller will leave a message.
Is 483 a scam area code?
No area code is a scam on its own. 483 is a normal, officially assigned code for Montgomery, Alabama. Spam callers spoof local codes to raise the odds you answer, so 483 on your caller ID says nothing about who is really calling. Judge the call itself, not the area code.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 483 area code?
Repeated calls from different 483 numbers are usually spoofing: a robocaller rotates through 483 numbers so each call looks local and slips past simple blocks. Blocking one number rarely helps; voicemail screening, your carrier spam filter, and the Do Not Call Registry work better.
Should I answer an unknown 483 number?
If you aren't expecting a 483 call, let it ring to voicemail. Legitimate callers leave a message, most robocallers hang up when no one picks up, and answering can mark your number as active and bring more calls.
How do I block calls from the 483 area code?
Block a single 483 number from your recent-calls list (iPhone: tap the number, then Block this Caller; Android: tap the number, then Block or report spam). To cut the volume, turn on Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone or spam protection on Android, enable spam filtering from your carrier, and register at DoNotCall.gov. Blocking the entire 483 code also stops legitimate local calls, so use it only as a last resort.
Where is area code 483?
Area code 483 covers Montgomery and the surrounding area in Alabama, spanning 152 cities with about 811,129 residents. It shares its area with overlay codes 251, 334.
Is 483 a real area code?
Yes. 483 is an active code in the North American Numbering Plan, assigned by NANPA and in service for Montgomery, Alabama. A real code can still show up on spoofed spam calls, so treat unknown 483 calls with normal caution.
What timezone is the 483 area code in?
The 483 area code is in the Central Time (CT). Because a number can be kept when someone moves or switches to VoIP, a specific 483 caller may not be in that zone.
How do I call a 483 number from abroad?
From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then 483 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile phone you can usually just enter +1 483 followed by the number and let the phone add the exit code for you.