Area code 256
Area code 256 serves Huntsville and nearby parts of Alabama, including Florence, Decatur and Madison. It is on Central Time, which observes daylight saving time. 938 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 256 at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| Main city | Huntsville |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 938 |
Cities in 256
- Huntsville
- Florence
- Decatur
- Madison
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 256 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 256 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 256 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 256
What time zone is area code 256?
Area code 256 is on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 256?
Area code 256 is in Alabama. Its main city is Huntsville, and it also covers Florence, Decatur and Madison.
What are the legal hours to call a 256 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 256?
938 covers the same area as 256, so numbers in the same town can have either code.