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Area code 505

Area code 505 covers Albuquerque, New Mexico. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: New Mexico Major City: Albuquerque Mountain Time (MT) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 505?

Area code 505 is assigned to Albuquerque and the surrounding region in New Mexico. Calls to numbers that start with 505 are routed to this area.

Area code 505 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Bernalillo CountySan Juan CountySanta Fe CountyMcKinley CountyRio Arriba CountyCibola CountySan Miguel CountyLos Alamos County

Line types

  • Mobile 39.18%
  • Landline 60.82%
02 / MAP

Area code 505 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 Albuquerque

This area code is in the Mountain Time (MT) time zone.

Local timeAlbuquerque, NM--:--:--

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America/DenverLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Albuquerque

WITHIN THE US505 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+1 505 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 505 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+1 505 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 505 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 505 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 505 555 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 505

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Lumen Technologies
54%
Sinch
13%
Bandwidth
6%
Metro by T-Mobile
5%
Windstream Communications
3%
Others
20%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
37%
AT&T Mobility
28%
T-MOBILE USA
24%
SMITH BAGLEY / CELLULAR ONE OF NE ARIZONA
3%
SELECTPATH
2%
Others
5%

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 505

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(505) 200 Landline Albuquerque ComcastCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC
(505) 201 Landline Santa Fe SinchONVOY, LLC - NM
(505) 202 Landline Gallup SinchONVOY, LLC - NM
(505) 203 Mobile Albuquerque AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
(505) 204 Mobile Santa Fe AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
(505) 205 Mobile Albuquerque AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
(505) 206 Mobile Albuquerque Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NM
(505) 207 Landline Albuquerque SinchONVOY, LLC - NM
(505) 208 Landline Albuquerque InfobipPEERLESS NETWORK OF NEW MEXICO, LLC - NM
(505) 209 Mobile Grants Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NM

Showing 10 of 684 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 505

Where is area code 505 used?
Area code 505 serves Albuquerque and the surrounding area in New Mexico, including Bernalillo County, San Juan County, Santa Fe County, McKinley County, Rio Arriba County.
What city is area code 505 from?
The main city of area code 505 is Albuquerque, NM.
What time zone is area code 505 in?
Area code 505 is in the Mountain Time (MT) time zone (America/Denver).
Is 505 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 505 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 505 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 505 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 505 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 505 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 505 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 505?
Most landline blocks belong to Lumen Technologies and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 505 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 60.82% of the number blocks are landline, 39.18% mobile.
How do I save a 505 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 505 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 505?
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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