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Area code 251

Where the 251 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 251 number from anywhere.

CoversMobile, AlabamaTime zoneCentral (CT)TypeGeographic
Quick answer

The 251 area code is in Mobile, Alabama, United States (Central (CT)). To call from abroad: +1 251 555-0123.

StateAlabama
Main areaMobile
Time zoneCentral (CT)
TypeGeographic
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since03-Oct-2000

The 251 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Mobile, Alabama. It has been in service since 03-Oct-2000 and sits in the Central (CT) time zone.

How to dial a 251 number

From abroad+1 251 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 251 555-0123
Locally (same area)251 555-0123

Cities in the 251 area code

A 251 number is usually in one of these places in Alabama — 1 county.

Mobile MobilePrichard

Other Alabama area codes

205256334483659938

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 251 area code?

The 251 area code is in Mobile, Alabama, United States (Central (CT)).

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 251?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 251 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 251, then the number: +1 251 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 251 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 251?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 534 unwanted calls showing a 251 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 72% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 251 at #176 of 670 area codes reported.

Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)201
Other195
Dropped call or no message27
Medical & prescriptions26
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in Alabama, do not call back: a genuine caller will leave a message or send a text.
  • Scammers fake the number shown on caller ID, so a 251 number can hide a caller anywhere in the world.
  • Never give a code received by text or a bank detail to an unknown caller. In the US, calls can be reported at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Who issues +1 251 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 251:

Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell Tel 88New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 71Onvoy, LLC 66Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 38Eliska Wireless Ventures Subsidiary I, LLC 29Brightspeed Of Southern Alabama 29

About 25.6% of the 542 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 251 number is often a cell phone, and it may have moved to another carrier since.

Sources: FTC Do Not Call reported calls (numbers as reported by consumers, not verified), NANPA central office code assignments.

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