Area code 659
Area code 659 serves Birmingham and nearby parts of Alabama, including Tuscaloosa, Hoover and Bessemer. It is on Central Time, which observes daylight saving time. 205 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 659 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 | 205 |
Cities in 659
- 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 659 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 659 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 659 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 659
What time zone is area code 659?
Area code 659 is on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 659?
Area code 659 is in Alabama. Its main city is Birmingham, and it also covers Tuscaloosa, Hoover and Bessemer.
What are the legal hours to call a 659 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 659?
205 covers the same area as 659, so numbers in the same town can have either code.