Question 1

What is the area code for Huntsville?

Accepted Answer

The main area code for Huntsville, Alabama is 256. Huntsville is now served by 2 area codes in total: 256, 938.

Question 2

How many area codes does Huntsville have?

Accepted Answer

Huntsville has 2 area codes: 256, 938.

Question 3

Why does Huntsville have more than one area code?

Accepted Answer

As Huntsville used up the numbers available in its original area code (256, in service since 1998), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.

Question 4

How do you dial a Huntsville number?

Accepted Answer

Dial all 10 digits — the area code (256 or 938) followed by the 7-digit local number. From outside the U.S., dial +1, then the area code and number.

Area codes in Huntsville, Alabama

Area codes serving Huntsville