Area Code 659 — Alabama

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 659 is located in Alabama and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Tuscaloosa .

Area Code Details

Area Code: 659
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: November 12, 2019
Assigned: April 12, 2001
Population Served: ~132,217 est.
Overlay Complex: 205/659

Cities Served

Largest City Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa Montevallo Lincoln Eutaw Jemison Guin Berry Phil Campbell Surfside Vernon Sulligent

History & Relationships

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Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

11 rate centers identified within area code 659

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 659

What state is area code 659?

Area code 659 is located in Alabama, United States.

Where is area code 659 from?

Area code 659 originates from Alabama. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 659?

Area code 659 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 659?

Area code 659 serves cities including Tuscaloosa, Montevallo, Lincoln, Eutaw, Jemison, Guin, Berry, Phil Campbell, and more.

Is a call from area code 659 a scam?

Area code 659 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Alabama. Like any area code, individual numbers using 659 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.