Area codes in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama uses 2 area codes — 205 and 659. The main Tuscaloosa area code is 205.
Area codes serving Tuscaloosa
Phone numbers in Tuscaloosa are written as ten digits — for example (205) 555-0190 — and fall in the Central Time zone.
How Tuscaloosa came to have 2 area codes
The original Tuscaloosa area code is 205, in service since 1947. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 659 (2019). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa?
The main area code for Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 205. Tuscaloosa is now served by 2 area codes in total: 205, 659.
How many area codes does Tuscaloosa have?
Tuscaloosa has 2 area codes: 205, 659.
Why does Tuscaloosa have more than one area code?
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.
How do you dial a Tuscaloosa number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (205 or 659) 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.