Area Code 505

FTC complaints involving 505 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 505 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.

Most-complained 505 numbers:

• (505) 485-3877 — 20 complaints
• (505) 982-2574 — 12 complaints
• (505) 253-0596 — 10 complaints
• (505) 253-0595 — 9 complaints
• (505) 705-6723 — 7 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 505?

Area code 505 covers Albuquerque and nearby cities including Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Farmington in New Mexico, in the Mountain Time.

What cities use area code 505?

Area code 505 serves Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup, and 1 other communities in New Mexico.

What time zone is area code 505 in?

Area code 505 is in the Mountain Time (America/Denver).

How do you dial a 505 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 505 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 505 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 505 a scam?

A 505 number is geographically tied to New Mexico, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 505 a country code?

No. 505 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 505 number written for international dialing looks like +1 505 followed by the 7-digit local number.