Area code 205
Area code 205 serves Birmingham and nearby parts of Alabama, including Tuscaloosa, Hoover and Bessemer. It is on Central Time, which observes daylight saving time. 659 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 205 at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| Main city | Birmingham |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 659 |
Cities in 205
- Birmingham
- Tuscaloosa
- Hoover
- Bessemer
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 205 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 205 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 205 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Central | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Mountain | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Arizona | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Pacific | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
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Questions about 205
What time zone is area code 205?
Area code 205 is on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 205?
Area code 205 is in Alabama. Its main city is Birmingham, and it also covers Tuscaloosa, Hoover and Bessemer.
What are the legal hours to call a 205 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 205?
659 covers the same area as 205, so numbers in the same town can have either code.