Area code 256
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- Location
- Huntsville, AL, Alabama
- Time zone
- Central (GMT -6)
- Related area codes
- Related:205
The 256 area code covers Huntsville, AL and nearby Alabama communities.
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About the 256 area code
Area code 256 covers Huntsville, Alabama, together with Florence, Madison, Anniston, Hartselle, and Stevenson. Each of these communities runs on Central time.
Assigned in 1998 within the area of code 205, the code now works in tandem with 938, an overlay spread over that identical footprint. Ten-digit dialing is therefore the standard for any local call placed anywhere inside the region.
Dialing note: 256 is part of an overlay complex with 938, 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.
256 phone number FAQ
- How do I get a 256 phone number?
- Pick an available 256 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Huntsville, 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 256 area code?
- It serves Huntsville, AL and nearby cities in Alabama, including Huntsville, Florence, Madison.
- Can I receive verification codes on a 256 number?
- AvoCall 256 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.