What area code is Birmingham, AL?
| City | Birmingham, AL |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| Area codes | 205 and 659 |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| Phone prefixes | 403 in our data |
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Birmingham’s area codes
| Area code | Also covers |
|---|---|
| 205 | Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Bessemer and Jasper |
| 659 | Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Bessemer and Alabaster |
Other places in area code 205
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Bessemer, AL
- Jasper, AL
- Clanton, AL
- Pell City, AL
- Eutaw, AL
- Gardendale, AL
- Pinson, AL
- Butler, AL
- Moody, AL
- Centreville, AL
- Livingston, AL
- Carbon Hill, AL
- Chelsea, AL
- Columbiana, AL
- Fayette, AL
- Haleyville, AL
- Montevallo, AL
- Oneonta, AL
- Warrior, AL
- Calera, AL
- Hamilton, AL
- Lincoln, AL
- Springville, AL
Questions
- What is the area code for Birmingham, Alabama?
- Birmingham uses 2 area codes: 205 and 659. 205 is the original or most common one, and newer numbers can be given 659.
- What time zone is Birmingham in?
- Birmingham is in Central Time.
- Do I need to dial the area code for a local call in Birmingham?
- Yes. Because Birmingham has more than one area code, local calls need all 10 digits: the area code plus the 7-digit number.
- How do I call Birmingham from another country?
- Dial your country’s exit code (011 from most places, 00 from Europe), then 1, then the area code and number: +1 205 XXX XXXX.