Area Code 505 — New Mexico

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 505 is located in New Mexico and operates on Mountain Time . The largest city served is Albuquerque .

Coverage Area

Area code 505 — New Mexico

Area Code Details

Area Code: 505
State / Province: New Mexico (NM)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Mountain Time Mountain Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: January 1, 1947
Assigned: January 1, 1947
Population Served: ~739,433 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Albuquerque

Albuquerque Santa Fe Farmington Gallup Los Alamos Grants Fence Lake

History & Relationships

New codes split from 505

Rate Centers & Exchanges

7 rate centers identified within area code 505

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 505

What state is area code 505?

Area code 505 is located in New Mexico, United States.

Where is area code 505 from?

Area code 505 originates from New Mexico. It operates in the Mountain Time zone.

What time zone is area code 505?

Area code 505 falls within the Mountain Time zone (Mountain Time).

What cities are in area code 505?

Area code 505 serves cities including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup, Los Alamos, Grants, Fence Lake.

Is a call from area code 505 a scam?

Area code 505 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving New Mexico. Like any area code, individual numbers using 505 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.