Area code 251 — Alabama
Area code 251 is in Alabama. Time zone, overlays, counties and ZIP codes.
| Location | 251, 276, 289, 339, 351, 386, 434, 551, 563, 585, 586, 620, 647, 731, 754, 774, 778, 848, 857, 862, 878, 928, 939, 980, 985, 989 |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| Status | In service · since 2001 |
| Local dialing | 10 digits |
Format a 251 number
US numbers are written as (251) 555-0123 or 251-555-0123. From outside the US, dial +1 251 555 0123.
Is a call from 251 a scam?
An area code only tells you where a number was assigned. Caller ID can be faked (“spoofed”), so do not trust a call just because the area code looks local. Never share codes or payment details with unexpected callers.
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