Area Code 251 — Alabama

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 251 is located in Alabama and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Mobile .

Coverage Area

Area code 251 — Alabama

Area Code Details

Area Code: 251
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: June 18, 2001
Assigned: October 3, 2000
Population Served: ~230,751 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Mobile

Mobile Foley Atmore Bay Minette Monroeville Jackson Melvin Flomaton Grove Hill Beatrice Frisco City Excel Huxford

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Rate Centers & Exchanges

13 rate centers identified within area code 251

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 251

What state is area code 251?

Area code 251 is located in Alabama, United States.

Where is area code 251 from?

Area code 251 originates from Alabama. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 251?

Area code 251 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 251?

Area code 251 serves cities including Mobile, Foley, Atmore, Bay Minette, Monroeville, Jackson, Melvin, Flomaton, and more.

Is a call from area code 251 a scam?

Area code 251 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Alabama. Like any area code, individual numbers using 251 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.