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Area code 659

Area code 659 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 659?

Area code 659 is assigned to Birmingham and the surrounding region in Alabama. Calls to numbers that start with 659 are routed to this area.

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

Counties covered

Jefferson CountyShelby CountyWalker CountyTuscaloosa CountySt. Clair CountyMarion CountyChilton CountyLamar CountySumter CountyPickens CountyBibb CountyWinston County

Line types

  • Mobile 18.71%
  • Landline 81.29%
02 / MAP

Area code 659 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 US659 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+1 659 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 659 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+1 659 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 659 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 659 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 659 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

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

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 659

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Sinch
45%
Fractel
15%
Bandwidth
8%
CoreTel Communications
6%
Lumen Technologies
4%
Others
22%

Mobile

T-Mobile USA
47%
AT&T Mobility
22%
Verizon Wireless
12%
Sinch
12%
Optimum
3%
Others
3%

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 659

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(659) 200 Landline Lincoln SinchONVOY, LLC - AL
(659) 201 Landline Warrior AirusAIRUS, INC. - AL
(659) 202 Mobile Birmingham OptimumCSC WIRELESS, LLC
(659) 203 Landline Birmingham AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - AL
(659) 204 Mobile Birmingham T-Mobile USAPOWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC.
(659) 205 Mobile Oneonta Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - AL
(659) 206 Mobile Springville T-Mobile USAPOWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC.
(659) 207 Landline Birmingham SinchONVOY, LLC - AL
(659) 208 Landline Birmingham NusoNUSO, LLC
(659) 209 Landline Alabaster Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - AL

Showing 10 of 171 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 659

Where is area code 659 used?
Area code 659 serves Birmingham and the surrounding area in Alabama, including Jefferson County, Shelby County, Walker County, Tuscaloosa County, St. Clair County.
What city is area code 659 from?
The main city of area code 659 is Birmingham, AL.
What time zone is area code 659 in?
Area code 659 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 659 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 205. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 659 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 659 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 659 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 659 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 659 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 659?
Most landline blocks belong to Sinch and most mobile blocks to T-Mobile USA. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 659 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 81.29% of the number blocks are landline, 18.71% mobile.
How do I save a 659 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 659 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 659?
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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