Area codesAlabama659

USA Area code 659 - Alabama, AL

Area code 659 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Telephone area code in Alabama, US in Alabama. It was activated in 1947 and today covers roughly 944,841 residents across 76 cities and towns .

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Local time in 659 ?
-
Population served ?
0.9M
Overlay code ?
205
Time zone ?
Central (CT)
Activated ?
1947

Who called me from area code 659?

A call from area code 659 most likely originates from Alabama or elsewhere in Alabama - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 659 numbers carry scam reports on this page. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:

  1. Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
  2. Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 659 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 659 residents see it.
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Reports are reviewed by our team before appearing on the page. The highest-reported numbers get added to the “Recently reported scam numbers” list above with a “community” badge.

Only the number, category, and description are stored. IP addresses are one-way hashed for rate-limiting and never stored raw. Reports are moderated before publication. Links are not allowed in descriptions.

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1. Were you expecting a call today?
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3. Have you searched the number online yet?
4. Is it during normal business hours in 659?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Cities in the 659 area code

Area code 659 serves the following 76 communities:

Bibb
Blount
Chilton
Choctaw
Etowah
Fayette
Franklin
Greene
Hale
Jefferson
Lamar
Marion
Perry
Pickens
St. Clair
Shelby
Sumter
Tuscaloosa
Walker
Winston
Alabaster
Argo
Birmingham
Bessemer
Brent
Brilliant
Butler
Calera
Carbon Hill
Centreville
Center Point
Chelsea
Clanton
Columbiana
Dora
Double Springs
Eutaw
Fairfield
Fultondale
Gardendale
Gilbertown
Greensboro
Guin
Haleyville
Hamilton
Hayden
Helena
Homewood
Hoover
Hueytown
Irondale
Jasper
Jemison
Leeds
Lisman
Livingston
Montevallo
Moody
Moundville
Mountain Brook
Needham
Northport
Oneonta
Pelham
Pell City
Pennington
Pleasant Grove
Silas
Sumiton
Trussville
Vernon
Vestavia Hills
Vincent
Warrior
Winfield
York

Area codes near 659 (overlay + neighboring)

If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Alabama area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.

659 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 659 over the last 12 months.

34 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 75% fewer robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 4 per 100,000 residents vs a national average of 14.6.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 659 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 August 2025: 5 reports Aug '25 September 2025: 3 reports Sep October 2025: 1 reports Oct November 2025: 3 reports Nov December 2025: 1 reports Dec January 2026: 2 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 1 reports Feb March 2026: 3 reports Mar April 2026: 7 reports Apr May 2026: 2 reports May June 2026: 4 reports Jun July 2026: 2 reports Jul

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 6, 2026. Refreshed monthly.

How 659 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 34 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 659 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Prerecorded Voice
22 reports · 65%
2
Live Voice
7 reports · 21%
3
Text Message
5 reports · 15%

FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 6, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Note: the FCC dataset labels method (Live Voice / Prerecorded / SMS) but does not classify scam type (IRS impersonation, tech support fraud, etc.) - those come from community reports.

Recently reported scam numbers in 659

Numbers reported to the FCC or by our community in the last 12 months. Click any to run a full reverse-phone lookup.

Prerecorded Voice 3 reports last reported Apr 2, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 29, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 19, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jun 29, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 12, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jun 3, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported May 31, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported May 19, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported May 10, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Apr 6, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Apr 5, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Apr 2, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Apr 2, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Mar 29, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Mar 10, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Mar 1, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Feb 12, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jan 15, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jan 1, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Dec 18, 2025

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 6, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Numbers submitted via the report form near the top of this page get added here with a “community” badge after moderation.

How to block 659 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 659 numbers around Alabama, Alabama? You can't legitimately block every 659 call without also missing legitimate ones from Alabama, Alabama - so the practical fix is to turn on your carrier's free spam filter and register on the national do-not-call list. Step-by-step for each major US carrier below.

AT&T

  1. Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your wireless number.
  3. Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
  4. To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.

Verizon

  1. Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your Verizon account.
  3. Turn on Spam Filter.
  4. To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.

T-Mobile

  1. Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
  2. Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
  3. Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
  4. To block a specific number, dial #662# from your device.

All carriers

  1. Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
  2. Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
  3. On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
  4. On Android: Phone app → ⋮ → Settings → Caller ID & spam.

Sources: carrier support pages (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), FCC consumer guides. Free features as of 2026. Every one of these steps costs nothing.

History of the 659 area code

state of Alabama, including the cities of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. Area code 205 was one of the original North American area codes created in 1947 when AT&T created the first continental telephone numbering plan. The numbering plan area comprised the entire state, making Alabama one of 34 states served by a single area code.

659 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 659?

Area code 659 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Telephone area code in Alabama, US in Alabama, primarily including Alabama and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1947.

Where does area code 659 cover?

Area code 659 covers the Alabama, Alabama area.

Is 659 a real area code or a scam?

659 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 659 numbers because the code is well-known and appears local to millions of residents. Always verify the specific number, not the area code.

How do I block 659 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Alabama. Better options: register on the National Do-Not-Call list, enable your carrier's spam-filter (all major US carriers now offer this free), and report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints so they show up in the trend data on this page.

What's the overlay area code for 659?

659 shares coverage with overlay code 205. That means new phone numbers issued in the same geographic area may have either area code, and 10-digit dialing is required.

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