205 Area Code
Central Alabama, Alabama
Area code 205 is located in Central Alabama, Alabama. It covers Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 205?
Area code 205 is located in Central Alabama, Alabama. It covers Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6).
Cities Covered by Area Code 205
Area code 205 primarily serves the Central Alabama area of Alabama. The exact coverage includes Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Hoover, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Central Time — UTC-6
Area code 205 operates in the Central Time Zone. When calling 205 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 205
Area code 205 was introduced in 1947 as a geographic area code serving Central Alabama, Alabama. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.