Alabama Dialing Code
is +1 (USA)
Reaching Alabama is simple. Dial +1, then the 3-digit area code such as 205 for Birmingham or 251 for Mobile. Intercalling links you to any Alabama line straight from your browser at low pay as you go rates.
How to Dial Alabama, Step by Step
Alabama belongs to the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), so the format stays familiar.
Exit Code
Calling from another country? Begin with your local exit code, for instance00across Europe.
(You can skip this when dialing inside the USA or Canada.)
Country Code (+1)
Enter +1. That single country code reaches the entire United States, Alabama included.
Area Code & Number
Add the 3-digit Alabama area code, for example 205, and then the 7-digit local number.
Alabama Time Zone
Alabama mostly runs on the Central Time Zone (CT). Dialing from the UK, you will find Alabama about 6 hours behind, and from California it sits 2 hours ahead.
Alabama Area Codes by City
Look up the right area code for Alabama's biggest cities.
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Central Alabama | 205 / 659 |
| Huntsville | North Alabama | 256 / 938 |
| Mobile | Gulf Coast / South | 251 |
| Montgomery | Southeast / Capital | 334 |
| Tuscaloosa | West Central | 205 / 659 |
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | East Central | 334 |
| Decatur | North Alabama | 256 / 938 |
| Dothan | Southeast Corner | 334 |
| Florence | Northwest (The Shoals) | 256 / 938 |
| Hoover | Central | 205 / 659 |
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Statewide Coverage
From the Gulf Coast (251) up to the Tennessee Valley (256).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which area code covers Birmingham, AL?
Birmingham runs mainly on the 205 area code, with 659 layered on top as an overlay across the same region.
Which area code covers Huntsville, AL?
Huntsville is served by the 256 area code, and 938 acts as an overlay over the same territory.
How do I dial Alabama from the UK?
Start with 00, the UK exit code, follow with 1 for the US country code, add the 3-digit area code such as 205, then finish with the 7-digit number.
Does calling Alabama cost a lot?
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