Geographic Regions and Area Codes

Area Code 659 is located in the state of Alabama, covering a significant portion of the western and central parts of the state. This area code includes major cities such as Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Alabaster, Northport, and Trussville. The region encompasses 20 counties, including Jefferson, Shelby, Walker, Saint Clair, and Tuscaloosa counties. Area Code 659 is an overlay of the existing Area Code 205, meaning it serves the same geographic region and requires mandatory 10-digit dialing for all calls within the area. Other nearby area codes include 251 (Mobile, AL), 256/938 (Huntsville, AL), 334 (Montgomery, AL), 601/769 (Jackson, MS), and 662 (Southaven, MS).