The 205 area code generally covers the western central portion of the state, including such communities as Birmingham, Clanton, Hamilton, Jasper, Pell City and Tuscaloosa.

The 205 area code generally covers the west central portion of the state, including such communities as Butler, Birmingham, Clanton, Hamilton, Jasper, Pell City and Tuscaloosa.

Thus, the existing 205 area code’s geographic boundary will have two area codes available for numbering assignment – 205 and the new 659.

It means both area codes 205 and 659 will serve the same area. If you live in the current 205 area code, beginning April 13, 2019, you will need to begin dialing 10 digits to reach someone in the ...

Area code 205 was previously forecasted to exhaust in 2003. In 2001, the PCS approved an overlay as the method for exhaust relief of area 205. However, mandatory conservation and reclaim practices ...