Area code 205
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- Location
- Birmingham, AL, Alabama
- Time zone
- Central (GMT -6)
The 205 area code covers Birmingham, AL and nearby Alabama communities.
Top 20 205 numbers available right now
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About the 205 area code
Phone numbers that start with 205 come from Alabama, where Birmingham is the main city in the coverage area. Vestavia Hills, Bessemer, Homewood, and Hueytown fall within the same territory, which runs on Central time.
The code has been working since 1947 and was part of the first group ever assigned. Its reach shrank as 256 and 334 were split away, and 659 now functions as an overlay across the remaining territory, a change that moved local calls to ten-digit dialing.
Dialing note: 205 is part of an overlay complex with 659, so local calls in this area are dialed with all ten digits.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 07/16/2026.
205 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 205 phone number?
- Pick an available 205 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Birmingham, AL number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. Current web pricing is verified at checkout. There is no second SIM and no new device.
- Where is the 205 area code?
- It serves Birmingham, AL and nearby cities in Alabama, including Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Bessemer.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 205 number?
- AvoCall 205 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.