Area Code 256 — Alabama
Area code 256 is located in Alabama and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Huntsville .
Coverage Area
Area code 256 — AlabamaArea Code Details
- Area Code
- 256
- 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
- March 23, 1998
- Assigned
- October 10, 1997
- Population Served
- ~522,220 est.
- Overlay Complex
- 256/938
Cities Served
History & Relationships
Rate Centers & Exchanges
23 rate centers identified within area code 256
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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 256
What state is area code 256?
Area code 256 is located in Alabama, United States.
Where is area code 256 from?
Area code 256 originates from Alabama. It operates in the Central Time zone.
What time zone is area code 256?
Area code 256 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).
What cities are in area code 256?
Area code 256 serves cities including Huntsville, Decatur, Florence, Gadsden, Athens, Anniston, Albertville, Talladega, and more.
Is a call from area code 256 a scam?
Area code 256 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Alabama. Like any area code, individual numbers using 256 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.