Alabama Area Codes
7 active area codes · Huntsville · Population around 3,395,816
Alabama has 7 active area codes, serving cities like Huntsville, Mobile, and Birmingham. Some of them are overlays that share the same territory, so local calls there use all ten digits. Each code below links to its cities, carriers, timezone, and coverage map.
Alabama Area Code Map
What area codes does Alabama have?
- 205BirminghamCentral Time (CT) · 175 cities · 1,139,814
- 251OverlayMobileCentral Time (CT) · 77 cities · 485,407
- 256OverlayHuntsvilleCentral Time (CT) · 183 cities · 973,090
- 334OverlayMontgomeryCentral Time (CT) · 152 cities · 811,129
- 483OverlayMontgomeryCentral Time (CT) · 152 cities · 811,129
- 659BirminghamCentral Time (CT) · 175 cities · 1,139,814
- 938OverlayHuntsvilleCentral Time (CT) · 183 cities · 973,090
Which cities are the largest in Alabama?
* Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many area codes does Alabama have?
Alabama has 7 active area codes: 205, 251, 256, 334, 483, 659, 938.
What is the main area code for Alabama?
The 205 area code is among the primary area codes for Alabama, serving Birmingham and surrounding communities.
What are the largest cities in Alabama?
The largest cities in Alabama include Huntsville, Mobile, Birmingham, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa.
What is the total population of Alabama?
Alabama has an estimated total population of 3,395,816 based on US Census PEP 2024 data.