659 Area Code — Birmingham, AL
Area code 659 serves Birmingham and 2 other cities in Alabama. Local time follows America/Chicago. It overlays with 205, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Alabama
- Primary city
- Birmingham
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 2019
- Type
- Overlay
- Overlay codes
- 205
Overlay of 205
Cities Served by 659
The 659 area code covers 3 cities and communities in Alabama.
- Birmingham
- Tuscaloosa
- Hoover
About Area Code 659
Area code 659 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2019. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Alabama region anchored on Birmingham.
659 is an overlay code, which means it shares its geographic boundaries with one or more existing area codes (205). Overlays are created when a region exhausts the supply of phone numbers in its original area code. Within an overlay region, residents must dial all 10 digits even for local calls, because the same 7-digit number can exist under multiple area codes.
Mobile numbers in 659 are portable: a person who moved away from Birmingham may still carry a 659 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 659 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Alabama, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (205). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Alabama.
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659 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 659?
Area code 659 is located in Alabama, primarily serving Birmingham and surrounding cities including Tuscaloosa, Hoover. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 659 area code?
659 is a Alabama area code. It was put into service in 2019 as an overlay and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 205.
Is 659 a scam area code?
659 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Alabama. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 659 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 659 use?
Area code 659 operates on CT (America/Chicago). Numbers in this area code follow standard Alabama time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 659 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 659 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 659 and 205?
659 and 205 cover the same Alabama geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.