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Area code 505

Area code 505 serves Albuquerque and nearby parts of New Mexico, including Santa Fe, Rio Rancho and Farmington. It is on Mountain Time, which observes daylight saving time.

Local time in 505
12:26 PM
Saturday, September 26 · MDT · UTC−7 in winter, UTC−6 in summer

Area code 505 at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
Main cityAlbuquerque
Time zoneMountain Time
UTC offsetUTC−7 in winter, UTC−6 in summer
Daylight saving timeYes

Cities in 505

  • Albuquerque
  • Santa Fe
  • Rio Rancho
  • Farmington

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 505 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 505 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 onYou can call 505 between
Eastern10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Central9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Mountain8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Arizona7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Pacific7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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Questions about 505

What time zone is area code 505?

Area code 505 is on Mountain Time. It observes daylight saving time.

Where is area code 505?

Area code 505 is in New Mexico. Its main city is Albuquerque, and it also covers Santa Fe, Rio Rancho and Farmington.

What are the legal hours to call a 505 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.