Area Code 659
Area code 659 covers Birmingham and nearby cities including Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Alabaster in Alabama, in the Central Time.
Area code 659 quick facts
| Location | Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service | 2019-11-12 |
| Overlay codes | 205 |
| Nearby codes | 205, 256, 938, 334, 483, 404 |
| Carrier coverage | 172 prefixes; 32% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 183 complaints across 38 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 659 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 659 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.
Most-complained 659 numbers:
- (659) 308-0347 — 18 complaints
- (659) 201-9961 — 17 complaints
- (659) 216-2680 — 15 complaints
- (659) 867-8373 — 8 complaints
- (659) 222-4829 — 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.
Cities in area code 659
Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Alabaster, Bessemer, Center Point, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills
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Carriers in area code 659
Area code 659 spans 172 prefixes, about 32% wireless. Top carriers: ONVOY, LLC - AL, NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA, POWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC., BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - AL. Look up the carrier and line type for a 659 number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 659?
Area code 659 covers Birmingham and nearby cities including Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Alabaster in Alabama, in the Central Time.
What cities use area code 659?
Area code 659 serves Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Alabaster, Bessemer, and 4 other communities in Alabama.
What time zone is area code 659 in?
Area code 659 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).
How do you dial a 659 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 659 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 659 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 659 a scam?
A 659 number is geographically tied to Alabama, 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 659 a country code?
No. 659 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 659 number written for international dialing looks like +1 659 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.