Area code 205
205 is Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Alabama.
Area code 205 at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- Main cities
- Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Northport, Jasper, Pell City
- Time zone
- Central Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- 659
- In service since
- 1947
659 covers the exact same area as 205 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 205?
Area code 205 covers Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover in Alabama.
What time is it in area code 205?
Area code 205 is in the Central Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 659 the same area as 205?
Yes. 659 is an overlay of 205 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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