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Area code 205

Area code 205 covers Birmingham, Alabama. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Alabama Major City: Birmingham Central Time (CT) Overlay: 205/659
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 205?

Area code 205 is assigned to Birmingham and the surrounding region in Alabama. Calls to numbers that start with 205 are routed to this area.

Area code 205 shares its territory with 659. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Jefferson CountyTuscaloosa CountyShelby CountyWalker CountySt. Clair CountyChilton CountyMarion County

Line types

  • Mobile 31.63%
  • Landline 68.37%
02 / MAP

Area code 205 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Birmingham

This area code is in the Central Time (CT) time zone.

Local timeBirmingham, AL--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Birmingham

WITHIN THE US205 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 205 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 205 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 205 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 205 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 205 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 205 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 205

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
47%
Windstream Communications
11%
Brightspeed
7%
Lumen Technologies
7%
Metro by T-Mobile
6%
Others
22%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
37%
Verizon Wireless
34%
T-Mobile USA
17%
USA Mobility
8%
Sinch
2%
Others
2%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 205

784 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(205) 200 Mobile Springville T-Mobile USAPOWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC.
(205) 201 Landline Birmingham SpectrumBHN IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC
(205) 202 Landline Birmingham SpectrumBHN IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC
(205) 203 Landline Birmingham SinchONVOY, LLC - AL
(205) 205 Mobile Birmingham SinchONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC
(205) 206 Landline Birmingham AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL
(205) 207 Mobile Springville T-Mobile USAPOWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC.
(205) 208 Landline Birmingham BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - AL
(205) 209 Mobile Birmingham Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL
(205) 210 Landline Tuscaloosa Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.

Showing 10 of 784 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 205

Where is area code 205 used?
Area code 205 serves Birmingham and the surrounding area in Alabama, including Jefferson County, Tuscaloosa County, Shelby County, Walker County, St. Clair County.
What city is area code 205 from?
The main city of area code 205 is Birmingham, AL.
What time zone is area code 205 in?
Area code 205 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 205 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 659. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 205 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 205 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 205 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 205 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 205 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 205?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 205 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 68.37% of the number blocks are landline, 31.63% mobile.
How do I save a 205 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 205 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 205?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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