Geographic area code
Area code 205
Serves Birmingham and surrounding areas in Alabama, United States.
- Local time 6:45 pm CDT
- Central · UTC-05:00
Where is area code 205?
At a glance
RegionAlabama
Main cityBirmingham
Time zoneCentral
TypeGeographic
Cities & townsBirmingham · Tuscaloosa · Bessemer · Hoover · Homewood · Vestavia Hills · Mountain Brook · Alabaster
Overlays (same region, dial all 10 digits)659
Most-reported 205 numbers (30 days)
- No spam reported in this period.
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FAQ
Where is area code 205?
Area code 205 serves Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Bessemer, Hoover in Alabama (Central time). See the local time, map, overlays and the most-reported spam numbers in 205.
Is a call from 205 a scam?
The area code alone can’t tell you whether a call is safe, and caller ID is easy to fake. Look up the full number above to see its community reports, FTC complaints and risk score.
What time is it in area code 205?
It’s currently 6:45 pm (Central). Telemarketers may only call between 8am and 9pm local time.