HuntsvilleDecaturAlabama (AL)
256 shares its calling area with 938 — 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 256 number from abroad
Calling Huntsville 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 256 number looks like this when dialed from anywhere in the world:
+1 256 XXX XXXX
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Frequently asked questions
How do I call a Huntsville number from abroad?
Dial + (or 00 from most countries), then 1 for the US, then 256, then the 7-digit local number. So a Huntsville number reads as +1 256 XXXXXXX.
What other area codes serve Huntsville?
Huntsville is also served by 938 — these overlay 256 in the exact same area, so 10-digit dialing is standard there.
How much does Hyallo charge to call area code 256?
Calls to Huntsville 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.