Area code 256
256 is Huntsville, Decatur, Florence, Alabama.
Area code 256 at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- Main cities
- Huntsville, Decatur, Florence, Muscle Shoals, Gadsden, Anniston
- Time zone
- Central Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- 938
- In service since
- 1998
938 covers the exact same area as 256 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 256?
Area code 256 covers Huntsville, Decatur, Florence in Alabama.
What time is it in area code 256?
Area code 256 is in the Central Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 938 the same area as 256?
Yes. 938 is an overlay of 256 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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