Area codes in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, Alabama uses 2 area codes — 256 and 938. The main Huntsville area code is 256.
Area codes serving Huntsville
Phone numbers in Huntsville are written as ten digits — for example (256) 555-0190 — and fall in the Central Time zone.
How Huntsville came to have 2 area codes
The original Huntsville area code is 256, in service since 1998. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 938 (2010). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Huntsville now uses all 2 codes and every local call is dialed with ten digits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the area code for Huntsville?
The main area code for Huntsville, Alabama is 256. Huntsville is now served by 2 area codes in total: 256, 938.
How many area codes does Huntsville have?
Huntsville has 2 area codes: 256, 938.
Why does Huntsville have more than one area code?
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.
How do you dial a Huntsville number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (256 or 938) followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1, then the area code and number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.