What time zone is area code 251 in?

Area code 251 uses Central Time.

Is a call from area code 251 a scam?

The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 251 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 251 number, let it go to voicemail.

When did area code 251 start?

251 went into service in 2001. It was created from area code 334.

Can a 251 number be outside Alabama?

Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 251 caller can be anywhere.

Area code 251

Where is area code 251?

Mobile, Foley and Atmore, Alabama

Local time: … (Central Time)

State	Alabama
Country	United States
Main cities	Mobile, Foley and Atmore
Time zone	Central Time
Overlay area codes	None
In service since	2001 (created from 334)
Assigned prefixes	528
Dialing format	(251) XXX-XXXX · +1 251 XXX XXXX from abroad

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Cities and towns in area code 251

Listed by how many phone prefixes (the 3 digits after the area code) are assigned to each place in 251.

Mobile, AL (226)
Foley, AL (62)
Atmore, AL (16)
Jackson, AL (15)
Fairhope, AL (14)
Bay Minette, AL (13)
Brewton, AL (12)
Evergreen, AL (10)
McIntosh, AL (10)
Theodore, AL (10)
Flomaton, AL (8)
Monroeville, AL (8)
Mount Vernon, AL (7)
Citronelle, AL (6)
Beatrice, AL (5)
Finchburg, AL (5)
Grand Bay, AL (5)
Grove Hill, AL (5)
Huxford, AL (5)
Melvin, AL (5)
Peterman, AL (5)
Bayou La Batre, AL (4)
Clear Spg, AL (4)
Coffeevl, AL (4)
Dauphin Is, AL (4)
Excel, AL (4)
Friscocity, AL (4)
Gosport, AL (4)
Irvington, AL (4)
Pine Apple, AL (4)
Repton, AL (4)
Daphne, AL (3)
Fowl River, AL (3)
Gulf Shores, AL (3)
McCullough, AL (3)
Orange Beach, AL (3)
Uriah, AL (3)
Castlebry, AL (2)
Chatom, AL (2)
Gilbertown, AL (2)
Saraland, AL (2)
Deer Park, AL (1)
Elberta, AL (1)
Frankville, AL (1)
Fruitdale, AL (1)
Lillian, AL (1)
Loxley, AL (1)
Millry, AL (1)
Robertsdale, AL (1)
Silas, AL (1)
Summerdale, AL (1)

Phone companies in area code 251

The carriers that hold the most 251 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.

Prefixes	Carrier
87	South Central Bell Tel (AT&T)
72	New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T)
66	Onvoy
38	Verizon Wireless
29	Eliska Wireless Ventures Subsidiary I
29	Brightspeed of Southern Alabama
19	Paetec Itel
17	Level 3 Communications

All 528 prefixes in area code 251

Pick the 3 digits after the area code to see that prefix’s city and carrier.

Questions

Where is area code 251?: Area code 251 is in Alabama. It serves Mobile, Foley, Atmore, Jackson and Fairhope and 46 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 251 in?: Area code 251 uses Central Time.
Is a call from area code 251 a scam?: The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 251 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 251 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 251 start?: 251 went into service in 2001. It was created from area code 334.
Can a 251 number be outside Alabama?: Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 251 caller can be anywhere.

Other area codes in Alabama

Area code	Main cities
205	Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Bessemer
256	Huntsville, Decatur and Anniston
334	Montgomery, Dothan and Phenix City
483	Montgomery, Auburn and Gantt
659	Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Bessemer
938	Huntsville, Cullman and Decatur