How many area codes does Alabama have?

Alabama has 5 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan: 205, 251, 256, 334, 938. Each code serves a distinct region or acts as an overlay for a high-demand metro area.

What is the oldest area code in Alabama?

The oldest area code in Alabama is 205, assigned in 1947. It serves Birmingham and the Central Alabama region. 205 is one of the original 86 area codes created when the North American Numbering Plan was first established.

Can I get a Alabama phone number from anywhere?

Yes. DialPhone virtual phone numbers are not tied to a physical location. You can get a Alabama area code number and use it from any device — desktop, mobile, or browser — anywhere with an internet connection. This makes Alabama numbers ideal for remote teams, distributed businesses, and sales teams targeting Alabama customers.

How much does a Alabama area code number cost?

DialPhone plans start at $24 per user per month on the Core plan. Every plan includes your choice of Alabama area code number, unlimited US and Canada calling, business SMS, AI call captions, and a free 14-day trial — no credit card required. See the DialPhone pricing page for current tier details.

Can I port my existing Alabama number to DialPhone?

Yes. DialPhone supports free number porting from any major US or Canadian carrier, including existing Alabama area code numbers. Porting typically completes in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption. See the complete number porting guide for step-by-step instructions.

What time zones are used in Alabama?

Alabama area codes span the CT time zone. When scheduling calls with Alabama customers, verify the specific area code's time zone to avoid calling outside business hours.

Area Codes in Alabama — Local Business Phone Numbers

Quick answer

Alabama has 5 active geographic area codes covering Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery. The most-recognized codes are 205, 256, 334, serving Birmingham and the Central Alabama region.

Total codes: 5
Top metro: Birmingham
Time zone: CT
Largest code: 205 (Birmingham)

By Darshan M

Growth Operations Lead at DialPhone · Verified against NANPA data

Area codes in Alabama

Alabama is served by 5 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. These codes were assigned between 1947 and 2010 as population and call demand grew across the state.

Code	Primary City	Region	Established	Overlay Codes	Population
205	Birmingham	Central Alabama	1947	659	1,400,000
251	Mobile	South Alabama	2001	—	600,000
256	Huntsville	Northern Alabama	1995	938	1,000,000
334	Montgomery	Southeastern Alabama	1995	483	700,000
938	Huntsville	Northern Alabama	2010	256	1,000,000

Time zones in Alabama

All area codes in Alabama fall in the CT time zone.

CT — area codes: 205, 251, 256, 334, 938

Top metros and their area codes

Below are the primary cities in Alabama and the area codes that serve each metro. Cities with multiple codes share geography due to overlay assignments added as demand grew.

Birmingham — 205
Huntsville — 256 , 938
Mobile — 251
Montgomery — 334

Why get a local Alabama number?

A Alabama area code number gives your business three core advantages:

Local trust signal. Customers in Alabama recognize local area codes as their own. A familiar caller ID builds immediate credibility for service businesses, sales teams, and patient communication.
Higher answer rate. Calls from a local area code are answered far more often than toll-free or out-of-area numbers — industry data puts the lift at 20–40%. That difference matters most for outbound sales, appointment confirmations, and service callbacks.
Targeted marketing. Advertising a local Alabama number on print, radio, digital, and outdoor channels converts better than a national 800 number for audiences who prefer doing business locally.

How to get a Alabama area code number with DialPhone

Setting up a Alabama business number takes under 10 minutes:

Sign up for a DialPhone plan. Choose any plan starting at $24/user/month. Free 14-day trial, no credit card required.
Search available Alabama numbers. Filter the DialPhone number inventory by state, area code, city, or number pattern.
Choose your number and configure. Assign your new Alabama number to a user or team, configure call routing, voicemail, AI receptionist, and business SMS.
Port your existing number (optional). Already have a Alabama number? Free number porting completes in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption.