What time zone is area code 205 in?

Area code 205 uses Central Time.

What area codes overlay 205?

659 serves the same area as 205. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.

Is a call from area code 205 a scam?

The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 205 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 205 number, let it go to voicemail.

Can a 205 number be outside Alabama?

Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 205 caller can be anywhere.

Area code 205

Where is area code 205?

Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Bessemer, Alabama

Local time: … (Central Time)

State	Alabama
Country	United States
Main cities	Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Bessemer
Time zone	Central Time
Overlay area codes	659
In service since	1947
Assigned prefixes	785
Dialing format	(205) XXX-XXXX · +1 205 XXX XXXX from abroad

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Cities and towns in area code 205

Listed by how many phone prefixes (the 3 digits after the area code) are assigned to each place in 205.

Birmingham, AL (367)
Tuscaloosa, AL (66)
Bessemer, AL (29)
Jasper, AL (21)
Alabaster, AL (19)
Clanton, AL (13)
Pell City, AL (11)
Eutaw, AL (9)
Gardendale, AL (9)
Pinson, AL (9)
Butler, AL (8)
Dora, AL (8)
Moody, AL (8)
Centreville, AL (7)
Livingston, AL (7)
Carbon Hill, AL (6)
Chelsea, AL (6)
Columbiana, AL (6)
Fayette, AL (6)
Graysville, AL (6)
Haleyville, AL (6)
Montevallo, AL (6)
Oneonta, AL (6)
Warrior, AL (6)
Calera, AL (5)
Hamilton, AL (5)
Lincoln, AL (5)
Springville, AL (5)
Trussville, AL (5)
Vincent, AL (5)
W Blocton, AL (5)
Winfield, AL (5)
York, AL (5)
Carrollton, AL (4)
Cordova, AL (4)
Double Springs, AL (4)
Guin, AL (4)
Parrish, AL (4)
Reform, AL (4)
Vernon, AL (4)
Aliceville, AL (3)
Ashville, AL (3)
Berry, AL (3)
Jemison, AL (3)
Northport, AL (3)
Panola, AL (3)
Thorsby, AL (3)
Altoona, AL (2)
Blountsville, AL (2)
Brilliant, AL (2)
Ethelsvl, AL (2)
Flatwood, AL (2)
Gordo, AL (2)
Hackleburg, AL (2)
Irondale, AL (2)
Lisman, AL (2)
Moundville, AL (2)
Odenville, AL (2)
Philcmpbll, AL (2)
Ragland, AL (2)
Snead, AL (2)
Sulligent, AL (2)
Surfside, AL (2)
Detroit, AL (1)
Hueytown, AL (1)
Kennedy, AL (1)
Leeds, AL (1)
Lynn, AL (1)
McCalla, AL (1)
Millport, AL (1)
Nauvoo, AL (1)
Nectar, AL (1)
Needham, AL (1)
Oakman, AL (1)
Pennington, AL (1)
Vestavia Hills, AL (1)
Xxxxxxxxxx, AL (1)

Phone companies in area code 205

The carriers that hold the most 205 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.

Prefixes	Carrier
223	South Central Bell Tel (AT&T)
92	New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T)
84	Verizon Wireless
53	Paetec Itel
42	Powertel Birmingham Licenses (T-Mobile)
35	Brightspeed of Alabama
33	Metropcs (T-Mobile)
31	Onvoy

All 785 prefixes in area code 205

Pick the 3 digits after the area code to see that prefix’s city and carrier.

Area codes that overlay 205

Questions

Where is area code 205?: Area code 205 is in Alabama. It serves Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Bessemer, Jasper and Alabaster and 72 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 205 in?: Area code 205 uses Central Time.
What area codes overlay 205?: 659 serves the same area as 205. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
Is a call from area code 205 a scam?: The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 205 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 205 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 205 start?: 205 went into service in 1947.
Can a 205 number be outside Alabama?: Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 205 caller can be anywhere.

Other area codes in Alabama

Area code	Main cities
251	Mobile, Foley and Atmore
256	Huntsville, Decatur and Anniston
334	Montgomery, Dothan and Phenix City
483	Montgomery, Auburn and Gantt
938	Huntsville, Cullman and Decatur