251 area code
Mobile area, Central Time.Area code 251 covers Mobile, Foley, Atmore and 39 more places in Alabama, on Central Time.
Right now in Mobile
Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer)
Calling hours: Mon to Sat, 8 AM to 8 PM · Sun, no calls (Alabama law)
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Where 251 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 251 has 42. Each one's share is how many 251 numbers start there.
- Mobile44%
- Foley14%
- Atmore3%
- Jackson3%
- Fairhope3%
- Bay Minette2%
- Brewton2%
Also: Evergreen, McIntosh, Belle Fontaine, Flomaton, Monroeville, Mount Vernon, Citronelle, Beatrice, Finchburg, Grand Bay, Grove Hill, Huxford + 23 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 251 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Alabama law. Hold every 251 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 251Mon to Sat, 8 AM to 8 PM · Sun, no calls
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
- Alabama lawMon to Sat, 8 AM to 8 PM · Sun, no callsNo calls on legal holidays either, which the tool doesn't track.Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-5-.17(2)(b) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 251 area code
251 went into service on June 18, 2001, split off from 334. Local calls take all 10 digits.
- 2001251 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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251 area code FAQ
What area code is 251?
251 is an Alabama area code for Mobile, Foley, Atmore, Jackson and 38 more places.
What time zone is the 251 area code in?
Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 251 numbers?
Mon to Sat, 8 AM to 8 PM · Sun, no calls, local time, under Alabama law.
When did the 251 area code start?
On June 18, 2001. It was split from 334.
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