Get a Huntsville, Alabama phone number
A 256 phone number is related to Huntsville, Alabama. Phoner: Second Phone Number, allows you to set up multiple phone numbers in minutes for any US area code that you need a number for. With Phoner you use your current mobile device so there’s no need to change your permanent address, purchase a new phone, or carry multiple mobile devices around with you. Perfect for your small business, dating communication, or buying and selling goods online.
Get your new area code 256 phone number today with Phoner on iOS, Android, or desktop. Download and start texting, calling, recording phone calls, or using caller ID lookup.
256 Phone Number
State:
Alabama
Timezone:
Central
Major City:
Huntsville
The 256 area code is in Alabama, United States.
Area code 256 is in the Central time zone (UTC -6).
Covers Alabama's north and northeast corner of the state, and serves Huntsville, Decatur, Gadsden, Anniston-Oxford, and The Shoals Metropolitan Areas.
Nearby counties:
Alabama's 256 are code serves portions of 24 counties including Cherokee, Lawrence, Jackson, and Madison Counties.
Other nearby area codes includes:
Area Code 334 - Montgomery
Area Code 423 - Chattanooga
Area Code 662 - Southaven
Area Code 731 - Jackson
Area Code 770 - Roswell
Area Code 931 - Clarksville
Area Code 205/659 - Birmingham
Area Code 470/678/943 - Atlanta
Area Code 706/762 - Augusta
History of 256
The Alabama area code 256 was introduced to the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) on March 23, 1998 when 205 was split into several area codes instead of just one area code for the whole state. In 2010, another area code - 938 - was introduced as an overlay to 256.
Things To Do Near
There are many activities for locals + visitors to see and do in the 256 area code (Huntsville County).
Things to do in Huntsville, Alabama tend to includes U.S. Space & Rocket Center, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville Botanical Garden and much more.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
This is one of the city's most iconic attractions, featuring a comprehensive space museum with artifacts, exhibits, and interactive displays related to space exploration, including the Saturn V rocket.
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center
While not open to the general public for tours, the center's visitor center often offers educational exhibits and events related to space research and development.
Huntsville Botanical Garden
A beautifully landscaped garden with themed sections, walking trails, and seasonal events. It's a serene place for nature enthusiasts.
Education
Some of the universities, colleges, higher education establishments in area code 256 are:
Alabama A & M University
Athens State College
Oakwood College
Why do people sign up for a virtual 256 number with Phoner?
People sign up for 256 virtual US phone numbers for a number of reasons.
For business
To be seen as local vendors - local numbers are more trustworthy than out-of-state phone numbers
For marketing purpose
So customers can remember their numbers easily or to be seen as local vendors as local numbers are more trustworthy than out-of-state phone numbers
Dating
To give online dating matches a 2nd phone number until they’ve gone on a date and trust each other
To buy and sell goods
For Craigslist, Facebook, eBay purchases or sales so that people don’t have your personal information and don’t bother you after the sale or purchase has been made
Nearby Codes
Can I buy a local 256 Alabama phone number?
Yes you can. To purchase a 256 number, download Phoner, select a ‘United States’ number followed by ‘Alabama’ as the state. Once you have chosen an area code you can choose a number of your choice. Once you have selected a number to make calls or send texts you can subscribe and enjoy a 3 day free trial.
What are the other Alabama local area codes?
Click to find the Alabama local area codes.
Can I port my existing 256 number to Phoner?
Yes, you can port your 256 number to Phoner. We are working on an automated process, for now please email our support team so they can manually port your number.
Why Use Phoner
Phoner allows you to purchase and activate multiple phone numbers across the US without the need for multiple phones. Get a second phone number for area code 256 - whether it’s a business phone number, dating phone number, or a phone number for buying & selling goods on Craigslist, Facebook, eBay. Select the area code 256 and start texting or calling today.
