505 area code
Albuquerque area, Mountain Time.Area code 505 covers Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington and 31 more places in New Mexico, on Mountain Time.
Right now in Albuquerque
Mountain Time (MST, UTC-7; MDT, UTC-6 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 9 AM to 9 PM (New Mexico law)
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Where 505 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 505 has 34. Each one's share is how many 505 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Albuquerque, NM.
- Albuquerque55%
- Santa Fe10%
- Farmington10%
- Gallup5%
- Aztec3%
- Los Alamos2%
- Las Vegas2%
- Grants2%
Also: Espanola, Shiprock, White Rock, Abiquiu, Zuni, Chimayo, Dixon, Fence Lake, Ojo Caliente, Pecos, Pinehill, Ramah + 14 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 505 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by New Mexico law. Hold every 505 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 505Every day, 9 AM to 9 PM
- 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)
- New Mexico lawEvery day, 9 AM to 9 PMNMSA 57-12-22(B)(5) (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 505 area code
505 is one of the original area codes from 1947, and 575 was later split off from it. Local calls take all 10 digits.
- 1947505 starts
- 2007575 split off
Source: NANPA area code database
Other New Mexico area codes
All New Mexico area codes- Las Cruces575
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505 area code FAQ
What area code is 505?
505 is a New Mexico area code for Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup and 30 more places.
What time zone is the 505 area code in?
Mountain Time (MST, UTC-7; MDT, UTC-6 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 505 numbers?
Every day, 9 AM to 9 PM, local time, under New Mexico law.
When did the 505 area code start?
In 1947: it's one of the original area codes.
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