BirminghamTuscaloosaAlabama (AL)
205 shares its calling area with 659 — 10-digit dialing (area code + number) is required for every local call in this region, even calls between numbers that share the same code.
How to dial a 205 number from abroad
Calling Birmingham from outside the United States? Dial the full number in international format — you don't need the US exit code, that's only for calls made from inside the US.
International format
A 205 number looks like this when dialed from anywhere in the world:
+1 205 XXX XXXX
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Frequently asked questions
How do I call a Birmingham number from abroad?
Dial + (or 00 from most countries), then 1 for the US, then 205, then the 7-digit local number. So a Birmingham number reads as +1 205 XXXXXXX.
What other area codes serve Birmingham?
Birmingham is also served by 659 — these overlay 205 in the exact same area, so 10-digit dialing is standard there.
How much does Hyallo charge to call area code 205?
Calls to Birmingham landlines start at $0.02/min with Hyallo, and your first call is free. Mobile numbers in the same area code can cost more, since they're billed at the real carrier rate.