Huntsville, Alabama

Alabama · Central (UTC-6) · — · 16 cities · Overlay: 938

State

Alabama

Major City

Huntsville

Time Zone

Central (UTC-6)

Current Local Time

—

Overlay Code

938

Cities Served

Cities Served by Area Code 256 (16 cities)

Albertville+1 code Arab+1 code Athens+1 code Boaz+1 code Cullman+1 code Decatur+1 code Florence+1 code Fort Payne+1 code Gadsden+1 code Hartselle+1 code Huntsville+1 code Madison+1 code Muscle Shoals+1 code Rainsville+1 code Scottsboro+1 code Sheffield+1 code

Additional Details

Established

1998

Type

Split

Active Prefixes

800

Wireless Lines

30%

About Area Code 256

Area code 256 was created in 1998 as a split from a previously larger area code region. It serves the Huntsville, Alabama metropolitan area. This area code shares its territory with overlay code 938, meaning callers must dial all 10 digits for local calls. The area is in the Central time zone. It covers 16 cities and communities including Albertville, Arab, Athens, Boaz, Cullman and 11 more.

Phone Number Prefixes in Area Code 256

800 active NXX prefixes — 30% wireless, 70% landline. Each prefix (NXX) represents up to 10,000 phone numbers.

Bellsouth Telecomm 182 (23%)AT&T Mobility 114 (14%)Verizon Wireless 84 (10%)Paetec Itel 58 (7%)Powertel Birmingham Licenses 49 (6%)

Prefix	Carrier	Type	Rate Center
256-200	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Arab
256-201	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Heflin
256-202	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Guntersvl
256-203	CenturyLink	Landline	Huntsville
256-204	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Xxxxxxxxxx
256-205	Spectrum	Landline	Wadley
256-206	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Athens
256-207	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Sylacauga
256-208	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Sylacauga
256-209	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Decatur
256-210	Voip Innovations	Landline	Huntsville
256-211	Multiple Ocn Listing	Landline	Xxxxxxxxxx
256-212	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Alexandrcy
256-213	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-214	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Decatur
256-215	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Alexandrcy
256-216	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Athens
256-217	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-218	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Scottsboro
256-219	Usa Mobility Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-220	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-221	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Decatur
256-222	Paetec Itel	Landline	Sheffield
256-223	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Talladega
256-224	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Arab
256-225	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Anniston
256-226	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Albertvl
256-227	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Decatur
256-228	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Section
256-229	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Lexington
256-230	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Athens
256-231	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Anniston
256-232	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Athens
256-233	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Athens
256-234	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Alexandrcy
256-235	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Anniston
256-236	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Anniston
256-237	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Anniston
256-238	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Anniston
256-239	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Anniston
256-240	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Anniston
256-241	Paetec Itel	Landline	Anniston
256-242	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Section
256-243	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Guntersvl
256-244	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Scottsboro
256-245	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Sylacauga
256-246	Paetec Itel	Landline	Florence
256-247	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Rogersvl
256-248	Paetec Itel	Landline	Sheffield
256-249	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Sylacauga
256-250	Paetec Itel	Landline	Decatur
256-251	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Boaz
256-252	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Ashland
256-253	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Chulafinne
256-254	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Mentone
256-255	Paetec Itel	Landline	Cullman
256-256	Spectrum	Landline	Huntsville
256-257	Onvoy	Landline	Falkville
256-258	Paetec Itel	Landline	Madison
256-259	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Scottsboro
256-260	Paetec Itel	Landline	Decatur
256-261	Paetec Itel	Landline	Huntsville
256-262	Paetec Itel	Landline	Athens
256-263	AT&T	Landline	Florence
256-264	Paetec Itel	Landline	Guntersvl
256-265	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-266	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Centre
256-267	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Sylacauga
256-268	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Talladega
256-269	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Dadeville
256-270	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Huntsville
256-271	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Rogersvl
256-272	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Killen
256-273	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Fort Payne
256-274	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Decatur
256-275	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Florence
256-276	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Ashland
256-277	Paetec Itel	Landline	Russellvl
256-278	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Athens
256-279	Paetec Itel	Landline	Albertvl
256-280	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Decatur
256-281	Paetec Itel	Landline	Boaz
256-282	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Anniston
256-283	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Anniston
256-284	Bandwidth.com	Landline	Florence
256-285	Airus	Landline	Huntsville
256-286	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Hartselle
256-287	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Hanceville
256-288	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-289	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Madison
256-290	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Moulton
256-291	Onvoy	Landline	Russellvl
256-292	Peoples Tel. Co	Landline	Grayson
256-293	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Guntersvl
256-294	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Anniston
256-295	Paetec Itel	Landline	Gadsden
256-296	Brindlee Mountain Telephone	Landline	Uniongrove
256-297	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Cullman
256-298	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Boaz
256-299	Paetec Itel	Landline	Talladega
256-300	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Centre
256-301	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Decatur
256-302	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Guntersvl
256-303	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Decatur
256-304	Paetec Itel	Landline	Fort Payne
256-305	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Attalla
256-306	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Decatur
256-307	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Dadeville
256-308	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Decatur
256-309	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Decatur
256-310	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Anniston
256-311	Multiple Ocn Listing	Landline	Xxxxxxxxxx
256-312	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Gadsden
256-313	CenturyLink	Landline	Huntsville
256-314	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Sheffield
256-315	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Talladega
256-316	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Huntsville
256-317	Brindlee Mountain Telephone	Landline	Arab
256-318	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Decatur
256-319	CenturyLink	Landline	Madison
256-320	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Sheffield
256-321	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Athens
256-322	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Talladega
256-323	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Huntsville
256-324	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Russellvl
256-325	Wow! Internet, Cable And Phone	Landline	Madison
256-326	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Huntsville
256-327	CenturyLink	Landline	Huntsville
256-328	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Gadsden
256-329	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Alexandrcy
256-330	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Ohatchee
256-331	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Russellvl
256-332	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Russellvl
256-333	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Red Bay
256-334	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Albertvl
256-335	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Florence
256-336	CenturyLink	Landline	Huntsville
256-337	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Huntsville
256-338	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Cullman
256-339	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Cullman
256-340	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Decatur
256-341	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Decatur
256-342	Teleport Communications America	Landline	Anniston
256-343	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Anniston
256-344	Teleport Communications America	Landline	Attalla
256-345	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Decatur
256-346	Teleport Communications America	Landline	Childersbg
256-347	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Cullman
256-348	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Huntsville
256-349	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Florence
256-350	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Decatur
256-351	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Decatur
256-352	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Hanceville
256-353	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Decatur
256-354	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Ashland
256-355	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Decatur
256-356	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Red Bay
256-357	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Wedowee
256-358	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Munford
256-359	National Telephone Of Alabama	Landline	Cherokee
256-360	National Telephone Of Alabama	Landline	Cherokee
256-361	Teleport Communications America	Landline	Huntsville
256-362	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Talladega
256-363	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Mrnscrsrds
256-364	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Fort Payne
256-365	Teleport Communications America	Landline	Jacksonvl
256-366	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Florence
256-367	Comcast	Landline	Florence
256-368	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Talladega
256-369	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Sylacauga
256-370	National Telephone Of Alabama	Landline	Cherokee
256-371	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Anniston
256-372	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-373	Teleport Communications America	Landline	Dadeville
256-374	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Athens
256-375	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Talladega
256-376	Idt America	Landline	Red Bay
256-377	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Rockford
256-378	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Childersbg
256-379	Ardmore Tel. Co	Landline	New Market
256-380	Paetec Itel	Landline	Skyline
256-381	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Sheffield
256-382	Paetec Itel	Landline	Huntsville
256-383	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Sheffield
256-384	Bandwidth.com	Landline	Huntsville
256-385	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Cullman
256-386	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Sheffield
256-387	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Hartselle
256-388	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Albertvl
256-389	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Sheffield
256-390	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Gadsden
256-391	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Sylacauga
256-392	AT&T	Landline	Alexandrcy
256-393	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Gadsden
256-394	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Florence
256-395	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Wadley
256-396	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Lineville
256-397	Paetec Itel	Landline	Alexandrcy
256-398	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Russellvl
256-399	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Gadsden
256-400	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Albertvl
256-401	Paetec Itel	Landline	Sylacauga
256-402	Paetec Itel	Landline	Delta
256-403	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Anniston
256-404	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Sylacauga
256-405	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Anniston
256-406	Onvoy	Landline	Fort Payne
256-407	Farmers Telecommunications Corporation - Al	Landline	Centre
256-408	Paetec Itel	Landline	Ashland
256-409	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Alexandrcy
256-410	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Moulton
256-411	Multiple Ocn Listing	Landline	Xxxxxxxxxx
256-412	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Rogersvl
256-413	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Gadsden
256-414	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Alexandrcy
256-415	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Florence
256-416	Usa Mobility Wireless	Wireless	Decatur
256-417	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Huntsville
256-418	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Fort Payne
256-419	Paetec Itel	Landline	Anniston
256-420	Ardmore Tel. Co	Landline	Ardmore
256-421	Spectrum	Landline	Grant
256-422	Peoples Tel. Co	Landline	Gaylesvl
256-423	Ardmore Tel. Co	Landline	Ardmore
256-424	Paetec Itel	Landline	Huntsville
256-425	Paetec Itel	Landline	Huntsville
256-426	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-427	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-428	CenturyLink	Landline	Huntsville
256-429	AT&T	Landline	Huntsville
256-430	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-431	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Athens
256-432	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Decatur
256-433	Usa Mobility Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-434	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Athens
256-435	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Jacksonvl
256-436	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Russellvl
256-437	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Stevenson
256-438	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Gadsden
256-439	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Gadsden
256-440	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Fyffe
256-441	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Gadsden
256-442	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Gadsden
256-443	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Florence
256-444	Paetec Itel	Landline	Athens
256-445	Paetec Itel	Landline	Decatur
256-446	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Leighton
256-447	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Piedmont
256-448	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Francisco
256-449	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Woodland
256-450	CenturyLink	Landline	Huntsville
256-451	Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative	Landline	Pisgah
256-452	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Anniston
256-453	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Anniston
256-454	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Anniston
256-455	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Albertvl
256-456	Paetec Itel	Landline	Gadsden
256-457	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Huntsville
256-458	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Gadsden
256-459	Paetec Itel	Landline	Gadsden
256-460	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Russellvl
256-461	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Madison
256-462	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Massey
256-463	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Heflin
256-464	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Madison
256-465	Teleport Communications America	Landline	Fort Payne
256-466	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Decatur
256-467	Teleport Communications America	Landline	Gadsden
256-468	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Huntsville
256-469	CenturyLink	Landline	Huntsville
256-470	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Albertvl
256-471	Brindlee Mountain Telephone	Landline	Morgancity
256-472	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Veto
256-473	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Anniston
256-474	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Talladega
256-475	Peoples Tel. Co	Landline	Whorton
256-476	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Decatur
256-477	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Albertvl
256-478	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Gadsden
256-479	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Huntsville
256-480	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Talladega
256-481	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Gadsden
256-482	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Oden Ridge
256-483	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Rogersvl
256-484	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Centre
256-485	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Gadsden
256-486	Teleport Communications America	Landline	Guntersvl
256-487	AT&T	Landline	Sylacauga
256-488	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Delta
256-489	Wow! Internet, Cable And Phone	Landline	Huntsville
256-490	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Gadsden
256-491	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Rogersvl
256-492	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Gadsden
256-493	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Talladega
256-494	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Gadsden
256-495	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Bridgeport
256-496	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Alexandrcy
256-497	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Athens
256-498	Brindlee Mountain Telephone	Landline	Morgancity
256-499	AT&T	Landline	Anniston
256-500	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Alexandrcy
256-501	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Athens
256-502	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Hartselle
256-503	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-504	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Gadsden
256-505	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Guntersvl
256-506	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Guntersvl
256-507	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Cullman
256-508	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-509	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-510	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Childersbg
256-511	Multiple Ocn Listing	Landline	Xxxxxxxxxx
256-512	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-513	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Huntsville
256-514	Sharp Communication	Landline	Huntsville
256-515	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Gadsden
256-516	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Fort Payne
256-517	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-518	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-519	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-520	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Huntsville
256-521	Teleport Communications America	Landline	Talladega
256-522	Paetec Itel	Landline	Moulton
256-523	Peoples Tel. Co	Landline	Sand Rock
256-524	Peoples Tel. Co	Landline	Collinsvl
256-525	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Anniston
256-526	Peoples Tel. Co	Landline	Leesburg
256-527	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Huntsville
256-528	Peoples Tel. Co	Landline	Crossville
256-529	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Huntsville
256-530	Dovetel Communications	Landline	Anniston
256-531	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Cullman
256-532	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-533	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-534	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-535	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-536	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-537	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Alexandrcy
256-538	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Attalla
256-539	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-540	Dovetel Communications	Landline	Wedowee
256-541	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-542	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Madison
256-543	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Gadsden
256-544	CenturyLink	Landline	Huntsville
256-545	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Gadsden
256-546	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Gadsden
256-547	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Gadsden
256-548	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Stevenson
256-549	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Gadsden
256-550	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Arab
256-551	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-552	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Decatur
256-553	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Gadsden
256-554	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Florence
256-555	Multiple Ocn Listing	Landline	Dir Asst
256-556	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Decatur
256-557	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Crossville
256-558	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Guntersvl
256-559	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Athens
256-560	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Decatur
256-561	Peoples Tel. Co	Landline	Aroney
256-562	Paetec Itel	Landline	Huntsville
256-563	Southern Communications Services	Landline	Gadsden
256-564	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-565	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Decatur
256-566	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Decatur
256-567	Paetec Itel	Landline	Courtland
256-568	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Ranburne
256-569	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Gadsden
256-570	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Attalla
256-571	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Guntersvl
256-572	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Guntersvl
256-573	Paetec Itel	Landline	Town Creek
256-574	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Scottsboro
256-575	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Scottsboro
256-576	Paetec Itel	Landline	Leighton
256-577	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Rogersvl
256-578	Paetec Itel	Landline	Red Bay
256-579	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Fruithurst
256-580	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Decatur
256-581	Teleport Communications America	Landline	Ohatchee
256-582	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Guntersvl
256-583	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-584	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Decatur
256-585	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Huntsville
256-586	Brindlee Mountain Telephone	Landline	Arab
256-587	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Skyline
256-588	Paetec Itel	Landline	Killen
256-589	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Talladega
256-590	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Cullman
256-591	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Anniston
256-592	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Talladega
256-593	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Boaz
256-594	Paetec Itel	Landline	Scottsboro
256-595	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Cullman
256-596	Onvoy	Landline	Alexandrcy
256-597	Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative	Landline	Bryant
256-598	Paetec Itel	Landline	Childersbg
256-599	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Scottsboro
256-600	Bandwidth.com	Landline	Jacksonvl
256-601	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Fyffe
256-602	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Town Creek
256-603	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Huntsville
256-604	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Huntsville
256-605	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Pisgah
256-606	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Decatur
256-607	Paetec Itel	Landline	Rogersvl
256-608	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Stevenson
256-609	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Scottsboro
256-610	Southern Communications Services	Landline	Wedowee
256-611	Multiple Ocn Listing	Landline	Xxxxxxxxxx
256-612	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Hartselle
256-613	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Gadsden
256-614	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Athens
256-615	CenturyLink	Landline	Cullman
256-616	CenturyLink	Landline	Decatur
256-617	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Madison
256-618	Southern Communications Services	Landline	Ashland
256-619	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Fort Payne
256-620	AT&T	Landline	Cullman
256-621	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Decatur
256-622	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Gadsden
256-623	Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative	Landline	Fyffe
256-624	Paetec Itel	Landline	Anniston
256-625	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Alexandrcy
256-626	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Sylacauga
256-627	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Rogersvl
256-628	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Scottsboro
256-629	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Florence
256-630	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Fort Payne
256-631	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Madison
256-632	Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative	Landline	Flat Rock
256-633	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Florence
256-634	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Mentone
256-635	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Valleyhead
256-636	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Hanceville
256-637	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Courtland
256-638	Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative	Landline	Rainsville
256-639	Paetec Itel	Landline	Ohatchee
256-640	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Arab
256-641	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Geraldine
256-642	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Decatur
256-643	Peoples Tel. Co	Landline	Rinehart
256-644	Paetec Itel	Landline	Jacksonvl
256-645	Paetec Itel	Landline	Piedmont
256-646	Onvoy	Landline	Gadsden
256-647	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Scottsboro
256-648	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Florence
256-649	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Talladega
256-650	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-651	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Huntsville
256-652	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Huntsville
256-653	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Huntsville
256-654	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Decatur
256-655	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Huntsville
256-656	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-657	Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative	Landline	Henagar
256-658	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Huntsville
256-659	Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative	Landline	Geraldine
256-660	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Albertvl
256-661	Telnyx	Landline	Leighton
256-662	Farmers Telecommunications Corporation - Al	Landline	Valleyhead
256-663	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Stevenson
256-664	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Killen
256-665	MCI/Verizon	Wireless	Huntsville
256-666	Onvoy	Landline	Huntsville
256-667	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Lexington
256-668	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Russellvl
256-669	Telnyx	Landline	Courtland
256-670	Bandwidth.com	Landline	Bridgeport
256-671	Sharp Communication	Landline	Huntsville
256-672	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Scottsboro
256-673	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Guntersvl
256-674	Onvoy	Landline	Valleyhead
256-675	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Alexandrcy
256-676	MCI/Verizon	Wireless	Anniston
256-677	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Guntersvl
256-678	MCI/Verizon	Wireless	Huntsville
256-679	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-680	MCI/Verizon	Wireless	Gadsden
256-681	Spectrum	Landline	Morgancity
256-682	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Huntsville
256-683	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Huntsville
256-684	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Huntsville
256-685	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Town Creek
256-686	Spectrum	Landline	Decatur
256-687	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Pisgah
256-688	Windstream	Landline	Camp Hill
256-689	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Anniston
256-690	Onvoy	Landline	Huntsville
256-691	Paetec Itel	Landline	Attalla
256-692	Telnyx	Landline	Huntsville
256-693	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Hazelgreen
256-694	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Huntsville
256-695	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Bridgeport
256-696	Hd Carrier	Landline	Huntsville
256-697	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Fort Payne
256-698	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-699	Fractel	Landline	Leesburg
256-700		Landline
256-701	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-702	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Rogersvl
256-703	Bandwidth.com	Landline	Bridgeport
256-704	CenturyLink	Landline	Huntsville
256-705	CenturyLink	Landline	Huntsville
256-706	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Crossville
256-707	Usa Mobility Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-708	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Cullman
256-709	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Cullman
256-710	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Florence
256-711	Multiple Ocn Listing	Landline	Xxxxxxxxxx
256-712	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Florence
256-713	Paetec Itel	Landline	Huntsville
256-714	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Huntsville
256-715	Comcast	Landline	Huntsville
256-716	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-717	Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative	Landline	Rainsville
256-718	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Florence
256-719	Onvoy	Landline	Moulton
256-720	Usa Mobility Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-721	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-722	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-723	New Hope Tel. Coop	Landline	New Hope
256-724	Paetec Itel	Landline	Madison
256-725	New Hope Tel. Coop	Landline	Ownscrsrds
256-726	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-727	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Cullman
256-728	New Hope Tel. Coop	Landline	Grant
256-729	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Athens
256-730	CenturyLink	Landline	Huntsville
256-731	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	New Hope
256-732	Ardmore Tel. Co	Landline	Elkmont
256-733	AT&T	Landline	Munford
256-734	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Cullman
256-735	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Cullman
256-736	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Cullman
256-737	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Cullman
256-738	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Guntersvl
256-739	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Cullman
256-740	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Florence
256-741	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Anniston
256-742	Spectrum	Landline	Elkmont
256-743	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Goodwater
256-744	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Albertvl
256-745	Paetec Itel	Landline	Munford
256-746	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-747	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Cullman
256-748	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Lecta
256-749	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Alexandrcy
256-750	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Alexandrcy
256-751	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Hartselle
256-752	Spectrum	Landline	Uniongrove
256-753	Brindlee Mountain Telephone	Landline	Uniongrove
256-754	Paetec Itel	Landline	Hartselle
256-755	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Huntsville
256-756	Paetec Itel	Landline	Gurley
256-757	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Killen
256-758	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Hartselle
256-759	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Huntsville
256-760	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Florence
256-761	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Talladega
256-762	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Florence
256-763	Bandwidth.com	Landline	Huntsville
256-764	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Florence
256-765	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Florence
256-766	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Florence
256-767	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Florence
256-768	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Florence
256-769	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Veto
256-770	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Anniston
256-771	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Athens
256-772	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Madison
256-773	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Hartselle
256-774	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Madison
256-775	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Cullman
256-776	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Gurley
256-777	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Athens
256-778	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Hartselle
256-779	Peoples Tel. Co	Landline	Cedarbluff
256-780	Onvoy	Landline	Mrnscrsrds
256-781	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Fruithurst
256-782	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Jacksonvl
256-783	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-784	Brightspeed Of Alabama	Landline	Falkville
256-785	Mcc Telephony	Landline	Ardmore
256-786	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Alexandrcy
256-787	Onvoy	Landline	Hanceville
256-788	Fractel	Landline	Huntsville
256-789	Paetec Itel	Landline	Lexington
256-790	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Camp Hill
256-791	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Decatur
256-792	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Piedmont
256-793	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Cullman
256-794	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Alexandrcy
256-795	AT&T	Landline	Athens
256-796	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Cullman
256-797	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Huntsville
256-798	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Cullman
256-799	CenturyLink	Landline	Huntsville
256-800	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Athens
256-801	Wow! Internet, Cable And Phone	Landline	Huntsville
256-802	Bandwidth.com	Landline	Rogersvl
256-803	Bandwidth.com	Landline	Boaz
256-804	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Hazelgreen
256-805	Bandwidth.com	Landline	Scottsboro
256-806	Csc Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-807	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Heflin
256-808	Nuso	Landline	Huntsville
256-809	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Huntsville
256-810	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Rogersvl
256-811	Multiple Ocn Listing	Landline	Xxxxxxxxxx
256-812	AT&T	Landline	Gurley
256-813	Paetec Itel	Landline	Hazelgreen
256-814	Comcast	Landline	Sheffield
256-815	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Russellvl
256-816	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Cullman
256-817	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-818	Paetec Itel	Landline	Francisco
256-819	Nuso	Landline	Huntsville
256-820	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Anniston
256-821	Shelcomm	Landline	Decatur
256-822	Teleport Communications America	Landline	Decatur
256-823	Shelcomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-824	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-825	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Dadeville
256-826	CenturyLink	Landline	Sheffield
256-827	Paetec Itel	Landline	Dadeville
256-828	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Hazelgreen
256-829	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Hazelgreen
256-830	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-831	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Anniston
256-832	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Anniston
256-833	Coretel Alabama	Landline	Bryant
256-834	Paetec Itel	Landline	Goodwater
256-835	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Anniston
256-836	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-837	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-838	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Cullman
256-839	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Goodwater
256-840	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Boaz
256-841	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Cullman
256-842	CenturyLink	Landline	Huntsville
256-843	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Arab
256-844	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Fort Payne
256-845	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Fort Payne
256-846	Southern Communications Services	Landline	Anniston
256-847	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Anniston
256-848	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Anniston
256-849	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Albertvl
256-850	Paetec Itel	Landline	Madison
256-851	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-852	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-853	Bandwidth.com	Landline	Dadeville
256-854	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Munford
256-855	Usa Mobility Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-856	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Rogersvl
256-857	AT&T	Landline	Albertvl
256-858	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-859	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-860	Onvoy	Landline	Guntersvl
256-861	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Sylacauga
256-862	Onvoy	Landline	Anniston
256-863	Onvoy	Landline	Huntsville
256-864	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-865	Onvoy	Landline	Ashland
256-866	Onvoy	Landline	Killen
256-867	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Athens
256-868	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Henagar
256-869	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Cullman
256-870	Onvoy	Landline	Madison
256-871	Onvoy	Landline	Athens
256-872	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Sylacauga
256-873	Onvoy	Landline	Attalla
256-874	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Athens
256-875	Stratus Networks	Landline	Hanceville
256-876	CenturyLink	Landline	Huntsville
256-877	Fractel	Landline	Sand Rock
256-878	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Albertvl
256-879	Telnyx	Landline	Sylacauga
256-880	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-881	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-882	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-883	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-884	Onvoy	Landline	Mentone
256-885	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-886	Onvoy	Landline	Huntsville
256-887	Paetec Itel	Landline	Hanceville
256-888	Onvoy	Landline	Gurley
256-889	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Arab
256-890	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-891	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Albertvl
256-892	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Ohatchee
256-893	Twilio	Landline	Huntsville
256-894	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Albertvl
256-895	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-896	Windstream	Landline	Camp Hill
256-897	Onvoy	Landline	Courtland
256-898	AT&T	Landline	Decatur
256-899	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Rainsville
256-900	Terra Nova Telecom	Landline	Gadsden
256-901	Southern Communications Services	Landline	Lineville
256-902	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Russellvl
256-903	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Cullman
256-904	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Florence
256-905	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Moulton
256-906	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Ranburne
256-907	Bandwidth.com	Landline	Boaz
256-908	Spectrum	Landline	Fruithurst
256-909	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Hartselle
256-910	Onvoy	Landline	Huntsville
256-911	Multiple Ocn Listing	Landline	Xxxxxxxxxx
256-912	Bandwidth.com	Landline	Scottsboro
256-913	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Jacksonvl
256-914	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Wadley
256-915	Onvoy	Landline	Cullman
256-916	Onvoy	Landline	Decatur
256-917	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Cullman
256-918	Onvoy	Landline	Massey
256-919	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Arab
256-920	Usa Mobility Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-921	Onvoy	Landline	Talladega
256-922	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-923	Peoples Tel. Co	Landline	Centre
256-924	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-925	Farmers Telecommunications Corporation - Al	Landline	Crossville
256-926	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Heflin
256-927	Peoples Tel. Co	Landline	Centre
256-928	Onvoy	Landline	Gaylesvl
256-929	Mcc Telephony	Landline	Huntsville
256-930	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Cullman
256-931	Brindlee Mountain Telephone	Landline	Arab
256-932	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-933	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	New Market
256-934	Ip Horizon	Landline	Huntsville
256-935	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Rockford
256-936	Airus	Landline	Huntsville
256-937	Farmers Telecommunications Corporation - Al	Landline	Huntsville
256-938	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Decatur
256-939	Airus	Landline	Cullman
256-940	Bandwidth.com	Landline	Jacksonvl
256-941	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Decatur
256-942	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Rogersvl
256-943	Mcc Telephony	Landline	Ardmore
256-944	Fractel	Landline	Jacksonvl
256-945	AT&T	Landline	Huntsville
256-946	Fractel	Landline	Woodland
256-947	Southern Communications Services	Landline	Huntsville
256-948	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Scottsboro
256-949	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Anniston
256-950		Landline
256-951	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Arab
256-952	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Gadsden
256-953	Boost Subscriberco	Wireless	Huntsville
256-954	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Anniston
256-955	CenturyLink	Landline	Huntsville
256-956	Onvoy	Landline	Florence
256-957	Onvoy	Landline	Decatur
256-958		Landline
256-959		Landline
256-960	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Guntersvl
256-961	CenturyLink	Landline	Madison
256-962	Powertel Birmingham Licenses	Landline	Cullman
256-963	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-964	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-965	Bandwidth.com	Landline	Hartselle
256-966	Ton80 Communications	Landline	Scottsboro
256-967	Onvoy	Landline	Town Creek
256-968	Ton80 Communications	Landline	Lineville
256-969	Hd Carrier	Landline	Huntsville
256-970	Paetec Itel	Landline	Huntsville
256-971	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Huntsville
256-972	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Centre
256-973	CenturyLink	Landline	Decatur
256-974	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Moulton
256-975	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Huntsville
256-976		Landline
256-977	Fractel	Landline	Guntersvl
256-978	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Sheffield
256-979	Farmers Telecommunications Corporation - Al	Landline	Fort Payne
256-980	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Florence
256-981	Nuso	Landline	Cullman
256-982	Nuso	Landline	Anniston
256-983	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Scottsboro
256-984	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Rogersvl
256-985	Mcc Telephony	Landline	New Market
256-986	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Decatur
256-987	Onvoy	Landline	Grayson
256-988	MCI/Verizon	Wireless	Huntsville
256-989	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Scottsboro
256-990	Metro by T-Mobile	Wireless	Huntsville
256-991	Bandwidth.com	Landline	Athens
256-992	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Rogersvl
256-993	Nuso	Landline	Huntsville
256-994	Lumen/Level 3	Landline	Decatur
256-995	Mcc Telephony	Landline	Ardmore
256-996	Verizon Wireless	Wireless	Fort Payne
256-997	Bellsouth Telecomm	Landline	Fort Payne
256-998	AT&T Mobility	Wireless	Athens
256-999	Bandwidth.com	Landline	Scottsboro

Overlay Area Codes

938

All 5 area codes in Alabama

256205 251 334 938

About Area Code 256

Area code 256 kicked off in 1998 as a split from the older 205 code, and it's all about northern Alabama's steady growth. Back then, places like Huntsville were exploding with new folks moving in for jobs at NASA and all that space tech, so they needed more phone numbers to keep up. Imagine rockets blasting off and factories humming; it was a real demand surge that made the split necessary. This code wraps around key spots from Huntsville, the big draw with its rocket scientists and defense work, down to charming towns like Decatur and Florence along the Tennessee River. You've got Albertville with its outdoor vibes and Boaz offering a slice of small-town life – it's a mix that ties together rivers, hills, and that warm Alabama spirit. Whether you're chatting about a family barbecue in Cullman or a business deal in Athens, 256 keeps the conversations flowing. It's not just digits; it's the heartbeat of a region where innovation meets everyday living, making it stand out for its blend of high-tech and heartfelt community ties.

⚠ Scam & Spam Alert for 256

Calls from 256 numbers can sometimes be trouble, like many other areas. IRS scams pop up a lot, with callers pretending to be from the government and demanding immediate payment for supposed taxes you owe. Auto warranty scams are another hassle, where someone pushes you to buy or renew a fake policy for your car. And don't overlook Medicare fraud, especially since Alabama has its share of older residents; scammers might ask for personal details to 'update' your benefits. These tricks are designed to catch you off guard, but they're not unbeatable. One simple move: If a call seems off, just end it and look up the official contact info yourself before responding.

Local Snapshot

Huntsville's metro area has swelled to over 500,000 people, drawing families and pros alike. The region's economy runs on aerospace and manufacturing, with big names like NASA and Boeing keeping things moving. Folks here love calling it the Rocket City, thanks to all those moon missions and space tech that put it on the map. It's wild to think this spot has more engineers per capita than most places, making it a hidden hub for brainy types.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 256?

Area code 256 serves Huntsville and surrounding communities in Alabama, including Albertville, Arab, Athens, Boaz, Cullman and 11 more. It is in the Central time zone.

What cities are in area code 256?

Area code 256 covers 16 cities in Alabama: Albertville, Arab, Athens, Boaz, Cullman, Decatur, Florence, Fort Payne, Gadsden, Hartselle, and 6 more

What time zone is 256?

Area code 256 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6).

When was area code 256 created?

Area code 256 was established in 1998 as a geographic split from a larger area code region.

Is 256 a legitimate area code?

Yes, 256 is a valid, active area code assigned to Huntsville, Alabama. However, scammers can spoof any area code, so receiving a call from 256 doesn't guarantee the caller is actually in this area.

What area codes overlap with 256?

Area code 256 shares its geographic area with overlay code 938. This means all local calls in the area require 10-digit dialing.

Why was area code 256 introduced in 1998?

Area code 256 was created as a split from area code 205 due to the rapid growth in northern Alabama's phone demand. This change served cities like Huntsville and Decatur by providing more available numbers. The split reflected the region's expanding population and economic needs at the time.

What major NASA contributions come from Huntsville in area code 256?

Huntsville, covered by area code 256, hosts the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, which has developed key rocket technologies since the 1960s. The center played a vital role in the Apollo program and continues to work on space missions. This facility draws experts and supports local education efforts in science and engineering.

How does the Central Time Zone impact daily routines in Decatur within area code 256?

In Decatur, under area code 256 and Central Time, businesses align their hours with this zone, affecting schedules for commerce and travel. The time zone means residents coordinate activities with nearby states like Mississippi, influencing events and school timings. This setup also plays a role in seasonal daylight changes for outdoor activities in the area.

Huntsville, Alabama

Cities Served by Area Code 256 (16 cities)

About Area Code 256

Phone Number Prefixes in Area Code 256

All 5 area codes in Alabama

About Area Code 256

⚠ Scam & Spam Alert for 256

Local Snapshot

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was area code 256 introduced in 1998?

What major NASA contributions come from Huntsville in area code 256?

How does the Central Time Zone impact daily routines in Decatur within area code 256?

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