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Area code 251

Area code 251 covers Mobile, Alabama. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Alabama Major City: Mobile Central Time (CT) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 251?

Area code 251 is assigned to Mobile and the surrounding region in Alabama. Calls to numbers that start with 251 are routed to this area.

Area code 251 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Mobile CountyBaldwin CountyEscambia CountyMonroe CountyClarke CountyConecuh CountyWashington County

Line types

  • Mobile 32.51%
  • Landline 67.49%
02 / MAP

Area code 251 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 Mobile

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

Local timeMobile, AL--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Mobile

WITHIN THE US251 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+1 251 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 251 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+1 251 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 251 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 251 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 251 555 0123
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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 251

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
28%
Sinch
18%
Brightspeed
10%
Lumen Technologies
6%
Windstream Communications
5%
Others
32%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
41%
Verizon Wireless
22%
T-Mobile USA
17%
Sinch
10%
Southern Communications
4%
Others
6%

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 251

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(251) 200 Landline Foley Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(251) 201 Landline Foley Telepak NetworksTELEPAK NETWORKS, INC. - AL
(251) 202 Landline Bay Minette Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AL
(251) 203 Landline Belle Fontaine SinchONVOY, LLC - AL
(251) 205 Landline Mobile SinchONVOY, LLC - AL
(251) 206 Landline Mobile Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(251) 207 Mobile Belle Fontaine AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(251) 208 Landline Mobile AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL
(251) 209 Mobile Mobile T-Mobile USAELISKA WIRELESS VENTURES SUBSIDIARY I, LLC
(251) 210 Landline Fairhope Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC

Showing 10 of 526 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 251

Where is area code 251 used?
Area code 251 serves Mobile and the surrounding area in Alabama, including Mobile County, Baldwin County, Escambia County, Monroe County, Clarke County.
What city is area code 251 from?
The main city of area code 251 is Mobile, AL.
What time zone is area code 251 in?
Area code 251 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 251 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 251 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 251 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 251 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 251 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 251 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 251 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 251?
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 251 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 67.49% of the number blocks are landline, 32.51% mobile.
How do I save a 251 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 251 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 251?
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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