Geographic area code
Area code 256
Serves Huntsville and surrounding areas in Alabama, United States.
- Local time 6:43 pm CDT
- Central · UTC-05:00
Where is area code 256?
At a glance
RegionAlabama
Main cityHuntsville
Time zoneCentral
TypeGeographic
Cities & townsHuntsville · Madison · Florence · Decatur · Gadsden · Anniston
Most-reported 256 numbers (30 days)
- No spam reported in this period.
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FAQ
Where is area code 256?
Area code 256 serves Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur in Alabama (Central time). See the local time, map, overlays and the most-reported spam numbers in 256.
Is a call from 256 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 256?
It’s currently 6:43 pm (Central). Telemarketers may only call between 8am and 9pm local time.