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Alabama · Central Time  Updated July 2026

Area Code 659

Birmingham and surrounding communities

Area code 659 serves Birmingham, Alabama and communities including Adamsville, Adger, Akron and more. Every city it covers is listed below, with who-called help, the live local time and the full prefix registry.

Getting calls from a 659 number? The code is legit, but spoofing is common. Look up the prefix ›
StateAlabama
Largest cityBirmingham
Local time— CT
Nearby205 · 256 · 334
Since2019
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Who Called Me from Area Code 659?

Quick answerA 659 call usually comes from Birmingham or nearby communities, but caller ID can be spoofed, so a local-looking number isn’t proof. If there’s no voicemail, let it go: legitimate callers leave messages.
  • No voicemail? Let it go. Real callers leave messages.
  • Recognize the pattern? Check the number in the prefix lookup.
  • Getting repeats? ActiveArmor® blocks and labels them automatically.
  • Same prefix calling again? Compare it against this month’s most-reported 659 prefixes, right on this page.
  • Curious who issued a number? Every 659 prefix belongs to a carrier — the registry names it.
Been targeted?Report the call at reportfraud.ftc.gov — reports feed the complaint data that powers spam blocking, including the board on this page. AT&T customers already have ActiveArmor® screening built in.
Most-reported 659 prefixes this month
PrefixReported patternReport volume
(659) 236-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(659) 226-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(659) 246-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(659) 201-XXXXRobocall-heavy
(659) 228-XXXXRobocall-heavy

71 unwanted-call reports naming 659 numbers in FTC Do Not Call complaint data, July 2–17, 2026. Consumer-reported and unverified.

Block spam calls in the 659, included with AT&T wireless

AT&T ActiveArmor® is the network-level security that screens the calls this page is about:

  • Fraud calls blocked automatically on the network
  • Suspected spam labeled before you answer
  • Caller ID & custom call blocking in the free app
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  • Identity monitoring & identity theft insurance (available with ActiveArmor Advanced security. Fee required.)

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Is Area Code 659 a Scam?

No. 659 is a legitimate Birmingham area code.

It’s added to the 205 region in 2019 and serves Birmingham and surrounding communities. But legitimacy of the code says nothing about any single call. Scammers spoof local numbers constantly.

The code is realAdded to the 205 region in 2019; 173 assigned carrier prefixes serve it today.
Spoofing happens“Neighbor spoofing” fakes local numbers. No voicemail? Let it go.
Screening includedActiveArmor® labels and blocks suspected spam. Included with AT&T wireless plans.

Been targeted? Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Reports feed the complaint data that powers spam blocking.

Scam texts from area code 659 numbers

The most common area code 659 text scam is the “wrong number” opener: a friendly message that pretends to know you, then moves the chat to WhatsApp and eventually to an investment pitch. Scripts currently circulating:

  • “U at home?” · “Are you busy tomorrow?” · “How are you doing?”
  • Delivery-problem and job-offer texts that link out to a login page

Don’t reply. A response marks your number as live. Forward scam texts to 7726 (SPAM), and AT&T ActiveArmor® filters known senders automatically.

How number spoofing works in area code 659

Caller ID is easy to forge. Spoofing fakes the number a call displays. The real owner of that 659 number isn’t involved and usually has no idea. That’s why blocking one number rarely stops the calls.

  • A call from a number almost identical to yours (same 659 and prefix) is “mirror spoofing.” A missed call from your own number is never worth returning.
  • Strangers calling you back saying you called them? Your 659 number is being spoofed. It typically passes within days, and you don’t need a new number. Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
  • The caller-ID checkmark: AT&T verifies network calls (STIR/SHAKEN). A verified mark means the displayed number wasn’t faked. No mark doesn’t always mean scam, but treat it with more caution.

Spoofed or not, the rule holds: unexpected caller, no voicemail? Let it go.

659 Area Code Prefix & Carrier Lookup

The three digits after the area code identify the carrier a number was issued to. All 173 assigned 659 prefixes below are real, from the public numbering registry. Type to filter.

This isn’t a reverse phone lookup: no legitimate free service can tell you who owns a specific number. What a 659 prefix does show: the carrier that issued it, whether it’s wireless, landline or VoIP, and the community it belongs to, which is often enough to judge whether a call was worth returning.

173 prefixes · updated monthly
PrefixCarrierLine type
659-200Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-201AirusLandline
659-202Csc WirelessWireless
659-203AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
659-204Powertel Birmingham LicensesLandline
659-205Verizon WirelessWireless
659-206Powertel Birmingham LicensesLandline
659-207Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-208NusoLandline
659-209Lumen (Level 3)VoIP
659-210Powertel Birmingham LicensesLandline
659-212Verizon WirelessWireless
659-213Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)Wireless
659-214Hargray Of AlabamaLandline
659-215Boost MobileLandline
659-216Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-217Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-218Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-219Whitesky CommunicationsLandline
659-220Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-221Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-222Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-223Hargray Of AlabamaLandline
659-224Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-225Stratus NetworksLandline
659-226Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-227Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-228AT&T MobilityWireless
659-229Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-230Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-231Powertel Birmingham LicensesLandline
659-232VonageVoIP
659-233Bandwidth.comVoIP
659-234FracTELLandline
659-235AT&T (Teleport Communications)Landline
659-236Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-237Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-238AirusLandline
659-239Verizon WirelessWireless
659-240AirusLandline
659-241Ip HorizonLandline
659-242CommioLandline
659-243Powertel Birmingham LicensesLandline
659-244Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-245CommioLandline
659-246Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-247Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-248Bandwidth.comVoIP
659-249Bandwidth.comVoIP
659-250Bandwidth.comVoIP
659-251AirusLandline
659-252Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
659-253Windstream (Paetec)Landline
659-254Powertel Birmingham LicensesLandline
659-255Lumen (Level 3)VoIP
659-256NusoLandline
659-257Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-258Bandwidth.comVoIP
659-259Bandwidth.comVoIP
659-260Bandwidth.comVoIP
659-261Bandwidth.comVoIP
659-262Powertel Birmingham LicensesLandline
659-263Powertel Birmingham LicensesLandline
659-264Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-265Bandwidth.comVoIP
659-266Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-267Verizon WirelessWireless
659-268AT&T MobilityWireless
659-269Callworks CorporationLandline
659-270Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-271Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-272Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-273AT&T MobilityWireless
659-274Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-275Lumen (Level 3)VoIP
659-276Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-277Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-278Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-279Powertel Birmingham LicensesLandline
659-280Powertel Birmingham LicensesLandline
659-281AT&T MobilityWireless
659-282Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
659-283Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
659-284Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-285Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-286Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-287Bandwidth.comVoIP
659-288CommioLandline
659-289CommioLandline
659-291Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-292Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-293Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-294Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-295Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-296Powertel Birmingham LicensesLandline
659-297Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-298Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-299Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-300Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-301Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-302Bandwidth.comVoIP
659-303Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-304Powertel Birmingham LicensesLandline
659-305Powertel Birmingham LicensesLandline
659-306Five9Landline
659-307Powertel Birmingham LicensesLandline
659-308Five9Landline
659-309AT&T MobilityWireless
659-310AT&T MobilityWireless
659-312AT&T MobilityWireless
659-313Powertel Birmingham LicensesLandline
659-314WavenationLandline
659-315Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-333FracTELLandline
659-336FracTELLandline
659-345FracTELLandline
659-346FracTELLandline
659-348FracTELLandline
659-356FracTELLandline
659-374Ip HorizonLandline
659-399Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-400Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-444Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-465FracTELLandline
659-499Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-500Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-529FracTELLandline
659-559Hd CarrierLandline
659-569Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-587Exiant CommunicationsLandline
659-595Hd CarrierLandline
659-596Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-599Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-600Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-655FracTELLandline
659-656Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
659-658Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-659Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
659-666Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-667Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-674Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
659-675Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
659-676Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
659-678Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
659-699Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-724FracTELLandline
659-732FracTELLandline
659-734Windstream (Paetec)Landline
659-746Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
659-758FracTELLandline
659-766FracTELLandline
659-777Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-786FracTELLandline
659-799Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-800Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-832Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
659-837Ton80 CommunicationsLandline
659-842FracTELLandline
659-867CommioLandline
659-888FracTELLandline
659-895TwilioVoIP
659-899FracTELLandline
659-900Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-901Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-902Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-903Onvoy Spectrum (Sinch)VoIP
659-910Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP
659-946FracTELLandline
659-977FracTELLandline
659-988FracTELLandline
659-993Lumen (Level 3)VoIP
659-997Lumen (CenturyLink)Landline
659-999Onvoy (Sinch)VoIP

Line type reflects the registry assignment; ported numbers can differ. Unknown 659 number calling? ActiveArmor® screens it before you ever look it up.

Cities & Communities in and around Area Code 659

Communities the 659 serves, filtered against the numbering registry’s rate centers, with each community’s key ZIP codes and the AT&T home internet available there. Cities link to their local AT&T internet page.

City / communityKey ZIP codesAT&T internet
Adamsville35005, 35073, 35060Fiber up to 5 GIG
Akron35441Internet Air
Alabaster35007, 35114, 35080Fiber up to 5 GIG
Aliceville35442Internet Air
Altoona35952, 35990, 35972Internet Air
Ashville35987, 35953Internet Air
Bear Creek35543, 35581, 35564Internet Air
Bellamy36901, 36925, 35470Internet Air
Berry35542, 35546Fiber up to 5 GIG
Bessemer35020, 35022, 35228Fiber up to 5 GIG
Billingsley36006Internet Air
Birmingham35203, 35234, 35233Fiber up to 5 GIG
Blountsville35031Internet Air
Boligee35443, 35464Internet Air
Brighton35228, 35020, 35061Fiber up to 5 GIG
Brilliant35548, 35594Internet Air
Brookside35181, 35036, 35117Check address
Brookwood35490, 35453, 35444Internet Air

City list: AT&T service-area records and the public numbering registry. Key ZIPs: U.S. Census data for each community. Internet type: AT&T eligibility data, June 2026. Availability is always confirmed at your exact address.

659 Area Code Map

Area code 659 serves Birmingham and nearby communities in AL.

Map of area code 659 coverage in Alabama↓  Printable PDF

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Counties Covered by the 659 Area Code

Jefferson County
Share of combined population34%
Population674,721
Largest 659 cityBirmingham
Tuscaloosa County
Share of combined population11%
Population227,036
Largest 659 cityCottondale
Shelby County
Share of combined population11%
Population223,024
Largest 659 cityAlabaster
Calhoun County
Share of combined population6%
Population116,441
Largest 659 cityOxford

Counties are served in whole or in part; population is U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. The 659 also reaches parts of Etowah County, St. Clair County, Talladega County, DeKalb County, Walker County, Blount County, Autauga County, Chilton County and 11 more.

The 659, explained

Area Code 659: More Than a Number in Birmingham

In Birmingham, the 659 is more than digits on a caller ID. It arrived in 2019, layered onto the 205 region, and it has meant Birmingham and surrounding communities ever since — 173 carrier prefixes keep its lines busy today, and an established 659 number still says you’ve been here a while.

The map tells its own story: Birmingham and surrounding communities, with 205 sharing the same streets today. Several codes, one local calling area, no long-distance between any of them — only the 659 came first.

Keeping a 659 matters here. An existing 659 number ports to a new phone, a new carrier, or a new AT&T line, and stays yours anywhere in the U.S. New lines in the area often draw 205 instead — one more reason locals hold on to theirs.

Need a new local number? Shop plans Keep your 659: bring it to AT&T

Internet, wireless & stores in the 659

AT&T Home Internet in Area Code 659

AT&T home internet serves communities across area code 659, with AT&T Fiber where it’s built and AT&T Internet Air covering the gaps. Availability is decided address by address; every community in the table above links to its local internet page.

No data capsNo annual contractNo equipment fees

AT&T Fiber: Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds vary. For 5-GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info., visit att.com/speed101. AT&T Internet Air: AT&T Internet Air not available in all areas. In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a minimum of 30 min.

Check availability at your addressHome internet in Birmingham ›

Pair it with wireless in an internet + wireless bundle. Run a business in the 659? AT&T Business Internet is available at many addresses.

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Moving to Area Code 659?

Set up home internet in area code 659 before the boxes arrive, and find your new community in the table above or check your exact address below.

Your number moves with you: port your 659 number from anywhere, or keep your old number when you arrive. An AT&T store nearby can handle the whole switch in one visit.

1 · Check your addressSee Fiber or Internet Air availability in seconds.
2 · Schedule for move-in dayInstall lined up before the boxes arrive.
3 · Keep your numberYour mobile number ports; your internet moves.
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AT&T Wireless in Area Code 659

AT&T’s 5G network covers most of area code 659. ActiveArmor® spam blocking is included with every unlimited plan, your 659 number stays yours, and great cell phone deals in Birmingham are a tap away.

5G across the 659ActiveArmor® includedKeep your 659 number

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy. 5G req’s compatible plan & device. Coverage not available everywhere. Learn more at att.com/5Gforyou.

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Need a new 659 number? Ask when you activate a line: the 659 shares its territory with 205, so new lines may draw one of those codes, and porting an existing 659 number keeps it yours.

See the AT&T wireless coverage map for the 659 ›

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AT&T Stores in Area Code 659

Looking for cell phone stores in area code 659? These stores serve the 659 area — walk in for switching, porting, upgrades and hands-on help. (The 659 is new enough that most local stores still answer on longer-established numbers.)

Birmingham AT&T Store 20th Street South 306 20th Street South, Birmingham+1 205-419-7581
Birmingham AT&T Store Roebuck 9256 Pkwy East, Birmingham+1 659-599-4651
Birmingham AT&T Store Inverness Store 4700 Highway 280 East, Birmingham+1 205-754-3212
Cell phone stores in Birmingham › All 39 locations: company owned and authorized retailers

Every AT&T store in the region, company owned and authorized retailer alike, each with its own store page.

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All AT&T Stores Serving the 659 Area

Every AT&T store serving the 659’s communities. Tap any number to call.

39 AT&T locations serving the 659 area
CityStorePhone
AlabasterAT&T Store Alabaster Store+1 205-754-3204
AnnistonAT&T Store Store+1 256-848-2974
AthensAT&T Store Athens+1 256-232-4757
BessemerAT&T Store Mccalla Retail+1 205-754-3198
BirminghamAT&T Store Irondale+1 205-636-9750
BirminghamAT&T Store Trussville Store+1 205-754-3202
BirminghamAT&T Store Wildwood Store+1 205-754-3210
BirminghamAT&T Store Summit+1 205-968-8010
BirminghamAT&T Store 20th Street South+1 205-419-7581
BirminghamAT&T Store Inverness Store+1 205-754-3212
BirminghamAT&T Store Trussville+1 205-655-4380
BirminghamAT&T Store Roebuck+1 659-599-4651
CaleraAT&T Store Calera+1 205-668-7530
ChelseaAT&T Store Chelsea+1 205-678-8460
ClantonAT&T Store Clanton+1 334-310-1822
DoraAT&T Store Dora+1 205-648-6399
FayetteAT&T Store Fayette+1 205-932-2883
GardendaleAT&T Store Gardendale+1 205-754-3200
HaleyvilleAT&T Store Haleyville+1 205-336-2700
HamiltonAT&T Store Hamilton+1 205-921-0890
HelenaAT&T Store Helena+1 205-624-2130
HooverAT&T Store Hoover+1 205-754-3206
HooverAT&T Store Hoover+1 205-510-9560
HueytownAT&T Store Hueytown+1 205-491-0181
JasperAT&T Store Jasper Store+1 205-754-3192
JasperAT&T Store Jasper+1 205-265-1960
LeedsAT&T Store Leeds+1 205-702-4160
NorthportAT&T Store East+1 205-339-1880
NorthportAT&T Store West+1 205-330-8722
OneontaAT&T Store Oneonta+1 205-683-5033
OxfordAT&T Store Oxford+1 256-835-7533
Pell CityAT&T Store Pell City+1 205-338-5520
TalladegaAT&T Store Talladega+1 256-362-5500
TuscaloosaAT&T Store Store+1 205-754-3208
TuscaloosaAT&T Store Univ Mall+1 205-553-3581
TuscaloosaAT&T Store Midtown+1 205-754-3196
TuscaloosaAT&T Store Cottondale+1 205-633-5000
TuscaloosaAT&T Store S Tuscaloosa Store+1 205-754-3194
WinfieldAT&T Store Winfield+1 256-447-5034

International Calling from Area Code 659

Calling abroad from area code 659? AT&T International Calling adds discounted or unlimited rates to 200+ countries on top of your existing plan, and unlimited texting from the U.S. to 200+ destinations is already included on AT&T unlimited plans.

Where the 659 calls most:MexicoGuatemalaKoreaIndiaChina

Top places of birth among foreign-born residents of the 659’s counties, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023.

Calling abroad from a 659 number: dial 011 + country code + number (or just + on a mobile). Traveling abroad instead? International Day Pass® takes your talk, text and data with you for a flat daily rate.

International Calling and International Day Pass® availability, rates and included destinations vary by plan; see att.com for the current country list.

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659 Area Code Quick Facts & Dialing

StateAlabama
Time zoneCentral
Overlays205share this territory
Established2019added to the 205 region
Dialing10 digitsrequired
Toll-free?Nogeographic code
Population2.01Mcounties served, Census 2023
Largest cityBirmingham+127 more ›

How to dial a 659 number

ScenarioFormatExample
Local call (within the region)659 + 7-digit number(659) 555-0100
Long distance (within the U.S.)1 + 659 + 7-digit number1 (659) 555-0100
Calling 659 from another country+1 659 + 7-digit number+1 659 555 0100
From a mobile phone(659) + 7-digit number(659) 555-0100

A Short History of Area Code 659

Added in 2019 to the 205 region, the 659 serves Birmingham and surrounding communities. No splits or overlays have divided its territory since.

2019Added to the 205 region

In service since 2019. Today the 659’s territory is shared with overlay code 205, so ten-digit dialing is required.

Nearby & Related Area Codes

205Overlay256Also Alabama334Also Alabama662MS678GA

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Area Code 659 FAQ

What area code is 659?
659 is the area code for Birmingham, Alabama and the surrounding communities. It appears at the front of every local 10-digit phone number in the area.
Where is area code 659?
Area code 659 serves Birmingham, Alabama and nearby communities including Adamsville, Adger, Akron. The full city list is in the cities table above.
Why did I get a text message from a 659 number?
The most common 659 text scam opens like a wrong number (“u at home?”, “are you busy tomorrow?”) and tries to move you to WhatsApp. Don’t reply. Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) and delete it. AT&T ActiveArmor® filters known scam senders automatically.
Who called me from area code 659?
A 659 number usually means Birmingham or a nearby community, but spoofing is common. This page’s prefix lookup isn’t a reverse phone lookup — it can’t name the caller, but it shows the carrier, line type and community a number was issued to, which is often enough to judge a call.
What time zone is area code 659?
Central time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Why am I getting calls from 659 numbers?
659 is an active, legitimate Alabama area code, but scammers spoof local numbers because people answer them. If there’s no voicemail, let it go. AT&T ActiveArmor® blocks and labels spam automatically, and you can report unwanted calls at reportfraud.ftc.gov. The spam report board above shows which 659 prefixes are drawing complaints right now.
Is 659 a toll-free number?
No. 659 is a geographic area code tied to Birmingham, Alabama. Toll-free calls come from 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888 numbers.
What’s the difference between 659 and 205?
Nothing on the map: 659 is an overlay of 205, covering the same Birmingham area. Calls between them are local; only the three digits at the front differ.
Which cities use area code 659?
The largest communities include Adamsville, Akron, Alabaster, Aliceville, Altoona. The full list is in the cities table above.
Does AT&T offer service in the 659?
Yes: home internet, wireless and retail stores across the 659. Availability is checked address by address.
Can I still get a 659 number?
Yes. Carriers in Birmingham and across the 659 still issue 659 numbers on new lines, and you can port an existing 659 number to any carrier. Newer lines in the same area may also receive numbers from an overlay code.
Can I keep my 659 number if I move?
Yes. Phone numbers are portable: your 659 number can move with you anywhere in the U.S., whether you stay with your carrier or switch.
Sources: city and store data from AT&T records; prefix and carrier assignments from the public numbering registry (pulled July 2026). Facts regenerate monthly.
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