251 Area Code
Alabama, USA
Local time now · Central Time
2:46 AM
Area code 251 is in Alabama, USA, serving Mobile, Daphne, Fairhope and Foley. It uses Central Time — the time there now is 2:46 AM. In service since 2001.
| Area code | 251 |
|---|---|
| Location | Alabama, USA |
| Major cities | Mobile, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Prichard, Saraland, Gulf Shores, Spanish Fort |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service since | 2001 |
| Dialing | Other dialing plans may apply at the discretion of the local service provider. 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 251?
Alabama, USA — including Mobile, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley and Prichard.
What time zone is area code 251?
Central Time.
How do I call a 251 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 251 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 251 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 251 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 251 … .
Is a call from 251 a scam?
Not by itself — 251 is an ordinary geographic area code in Alabama. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.