Local Phone Numbers
Alabama
256 Area Code
256 Area Code
Port Your Number or Get a Northern Alabama Overlay Code with DialLink
Establish a Local Presence in Alabama
No Office Needed
Want to connect with customers in northern Alabama and boost your call pickup rates? A local 256 number helps you sound like a neighbor to prospects in cities like Huntsville, Decatur, and Florence. However, due to number exhaustion, new 256 numbers are no longer being issued. If you already have a 256 number, you can easily port it to DialLink. If not, you can still claim a local identity using overlay codes like 938, which cover the same region and are available now.
DialLink gives SMBs and startups a plug-and-play cloud phone system that combines local presence with enterprise-grade features. You get voice, messaging, and AI automation—all in one place, accessible from any device.
Why Choose a 256 Area Code?
Area code 256 covers a major portion of northern Alabama, including Huntsville, one of the fastest-growing tech hubs in the South. It also reaches into Decatur, Scottsboro, and the Shoals area. A 256 number helps businesses build credibility with local audiences and improve connection rates for outbound calls.
Even though 256 numbers are no longer being assigned, you can use overlay codes like 938 to maintain the same geographic appeal and connect like a local.
Get More Than a Local Number
When you choose a local number from DialLink, you're getting more than just digits:
AI Voice Agents
Automate routine calls, appointment booking, and more
AI call tagging & summaries
Get insights into calls and improve follow-ups
Advanced call handling
Customize call flows, routing, and voicemail rules
Work from anywhere
Answer calls on mobile, desktop, web app, or desk phones
Plug-and-play setup
Get started in minutes with no IT experts required
AI-powered business messaging
Get AI-generated suggestions and send replies instantly
Who Can Benefit from a Local Phone Number
Local and regional SMBs scaling into nearby cities
Remote-first companies serving clients in Alabama
Startups targeting customers in Huntsville and the Shoals
SMBs looking to establish a regional presence
Choose Your Local Phone Number
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 256?
Area code 256 covers northern Alabama, including cities like Huntsville, Decatur, and Florence. It was originally split from area code 205 in 1998.
What city is the 256 area code in Alabama?
The 256 area code includes multiple cities in northern Alabama, with Huntsville being the largest and most well-known. Other cities include Decatur, Gadsden, and Scottsboro.
What is the overlay for the 256 area code?
The 938 area code is the official overlay for 256. It serves the same geographic area and is used for new phone number assignments.
What area codes are from Alabama?
What is an overlay area code?
An overlay is a new area code assigned to the same region as an existing one, allowing for more phone numbers without changing existing ones.
How many area codes are in the USA?
There are over 300 active area codes in the United States, with new ones added as demand increases.
