Question 1

What is the area code for Tuscaloosa?

Accepted Answer

The main area code for Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 205. Tuscaloosa is now served by 2 area codes in total: 205, 659.

Question 2

How many area codes does Tuscaloosa have?

Accepted Answer

Tuscaloosa has 2 area codes: 205, 659.

Question 3

Why does Tuscaloosa have more than one area code?

Accepted Answer

As Tuscaloosa used up the numbers available in its original area code (205, in service since 1947), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.

Question 4

How do you dial a Tuscaloosa number?

Accepted Answer

Dial all 10 digits — the area code (205 or 659) followed by the 7-digit local number. From outside the U.S., dial +1, then the area code and number.

Area codes in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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