Alabama area codes
- Area codes in
- 6
- State
- Alabama
- Alabama is served by 6 area codes, from 205 in 1947 to 938 in 2021. 2 of them are overlays, added as older codes filled up.
- Updated 8 October 2026
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All area codes in Alabama
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Alabama area codes by city
These are the Alabama cities served by more than one area code, or whose code also covers a wider area.
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Overlay codes and dialling rules in Alabama
2 of Alabama’s 6 area codes are overlays — a second code laid over an existing footprint instead of splitting it. Wherever an overlay operates, local calls require the full ten-digit number.
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Spam call reports in Alabama
These Alabama area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 8 October 2026. The figures describe numbers displaying each code, which caller ID spoofing can fake.
Most reported Alabama area codes · last 30 days
| # | Code | Primary city | Reports (30 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 256 | Huntsville | 964 |
| 2 | 205 | Birmingham | 813 |
| 3 | 334 | Montgomery | 481 |
| 4 | 251 | Mobile | 438 |
| 5 | 659 | Birmingham | 212 |
| 6 | 938 | Huntsville | 106 |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 8 October 2026. Request a correction. Month-over-month figures appear once two complete 30-day windows exist.
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Questions
How many area codes does Alabama have?
Alabama has 6 area codes: 205, 251, 256, 334, 659, 938.
What is the main area code for Huntsville?
The main area code for Huntsville is 256.
Which Alabama area code is oldest?
Area code 205 is the oldest in Alabama, in service since 1947.
Do I need to dial ten digits in Alabama?
Yes, wherever an overlay operates. 2 of Alabama’s area codes are overlays, and local calls within an overlay area require the full ten-digit number.
Which Alabama area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 256 (Huntsville) drew the most reports of any Alabama code in the 30 days to 8 October 2026, with 964 numbers reported.
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