What area code is 659?
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659 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 659
Birmingham (overlay)Showing 12 of 76 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 659 sits on the map
Overlay of 205Coverage area
About the 659 region
659 covers Birmingham in Alabama, including Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Choctaw and Etowah. The code has been in service since 2019.
659 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 205 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 205.
Who called me from 659?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 659 does not prove the caller is really in the 659 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 659 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 659?+–
659 is a telephone area code serving Birmingham in Alabama, United States, in service since 2019.
Where is area code 659 located?+–
It covers Bibb County, Blount County, Chilton County and other counties, including Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Choctaw and Etowah in Alabama.
What cities are in area code 659?+–
Major communities on record include Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Choctaw and Etowah, among others. The code's territory spans the Birmingham region of Alabama.
What time zone is 659?+–
659 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 659 start?+–
659 entered service in 2019. Its history: overlaid on 205.
Why does area code 659 exist?+–
659 is an overlay of 205: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 659 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 659 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 659 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 659 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 659 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 205 instead.