Area Code 205 — Alabama

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 205 is located in Alabama and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Birmingham .

Coverage Area

Area code 205 — Alabama

Area Code Details

Area Code: 205
State / Province: Alabama (AL)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Central Time Central Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: January 1, 1947
Assigned: January 1, 1947
Population Served: ~430,790 est.
Overlay Complex: 205/659

Cities Served

Largest City Birmingham

Birmingham Tuscaloosa Alabaster Bessemer Jasper Leeds Clanton Pinson Montevallo Springville Odenville Centreville Graysville Cordova

History & Relationships

New codes split from 205

256 Alabama 334 Alabama 659 Alabama

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

14 rate centers identified within area code 205

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 205

What state is area code 205?

Area code 205 is located in Alabama, United States.

Where is area code 205 from?

Area code 205 originates from Alabama. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 205?

Area code 205 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 205?

Area code 205 serves cities including Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Alabaster, Bessemer, Jasper, Leeds, Clanton, Pinson, and more.

Is a call from area code 205 a scam?

Area code 205 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Alabama. Like any area code, individual numbers using 205 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.