505 Area Code — Albuquerque, NM
Area code 505 serves Albuquerque and 3 other cities in New Mexico. Local time follows America/Denver. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- New Mexico
- Primary city
- Albuquerque
- Timezone
- America/Denver
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 505
The 505 area code covers 4 cities and communities in New Mexico.
- Albuquerque
- Santa Fe
- Rio Rancho
- Farmington
About Area Code 505
Area code 505 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the New Mexico region anchored on Albuquerque.
505 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 505 line.
Mobile numbers in 505 are portable: a person who moved away from Albuquerque may still carry a 505 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 505 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in New Mexico, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of New Mexico.
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505 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 505?
Area code 505 is located in New Mexico, primarily serving Albuquerque and surrounding cities including Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Farmington. The region operates on MT (America/Denver) time.
What state is 505 area code?
505 is a New Mexico area code. It was put into service in 1947 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 505 a scam area code?
505 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to New Mexico. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 505 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 505 use?
Area code 505 operates on MT (America/Denver). Numbers in this area code follow standard New Mexico time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 505 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 505 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.