Alabama area codes
Alabama has 7 area codes. All on Central Time.
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Calling hours: Mon to Sat, 8 AM to 8 PM · Sun, no calls (Alabama law)
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When can you call Alabama numbers?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Alabama law. Hold every number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell. Each area code's page has its local time now.
What applies in AlabamaMon 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
Alabama area code FAQ
How many area codes does Alabama have?
7: 205, 251, 256, 334, 483, 659 and 938.
What time zone is Alabama area codes in?
Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer).
What is the newest Alabama area code?
483, in service since February 23, 2026.
When can you call Alabama numbers?
Mon to Sat, 8 AM to 8 PM · Sun, no calls, local time, under Alabama law.
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