Alabama fax numbers and area codes
Alabama has 7 area codes in service, and FaxToFax had local fax numbers in 6 of them when we last checked, from 256 in Huntsville to 334 in Montgomery. Send and receive faxes in your browser, with no fax machine or phone line.
- Area codes7
- In stock6
- Time zoneCentral
- CapitalMontgomery
Alabama on the map of the United States. Select any state to open its page.
Alabama area codes
Alabama has 7 area codes. Codes on the same line cover the same place (overlays), so any of them works for a local number there.
- 205In stock
- 659In stock
Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and west-central Alabama Both codes cover the same area.
- 251In stock
Mobile, Baldwin County and the Gulf Coast
- 256In stock
- 938In stock
Huntsville, Decatur, Florence, Gadsden and north Alabama Both codes cover the same area.
- 334In stock
- 483None in stock · new 2026
Montgomery, Auburn, Dothan and southeast Alabama Both codes cover the same area.
Local fax numbers in stock None in stock right now
Newest: 483 (February 2026, added to 334).
Area codes in service from NANPA, the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (October 22, 2026). Stock checked October 22, 2026; it changes daily, and the number picker shows what’s available when you sign up.
Sending a fax to Alabama
- Upload a PDF, PNG or JPG, or write a cover page with your letterhead.
- Choose United States as the recipient’s country and type the 10-digit fax number, for example (256) 555-0123.
- Check the number and send. You get a time-stamped delivery receipt.
Each page sent to Alabama uses 1 plan page from a US or Canadian number, and a fax that isn’t delivered doesn’t use any.
Receiving faxes in Alabama
Choose a number with an Alabama area code (205, 251, 256, 334, 659 and 938) or a toll-free number. People fax it from any fax machine, and each fax lands in your private, encrypted FaxToFax inbox with an alert.
Moving an existing number to FaxToFax (porting) isn’t available yet.
Time zone. Alabama is on Central Time. If you fax Alabama offices from another time zone, schedule faxes for their business hours.
Healthcare and legal offices in Alabama
Healthcare ›
Clinics, labs and pharmacies in Alabama still exchange referrals, records requests and prior authorizations by fax. If your office handles protected health information, HIPAA applies wherever you are in the US. FaxToFax stores faxes encrypted, records every view and download in an audit log, and deletes faxes on the schedule you set. A Business Associate Agreement is available on Business plans.
Legal ›
Law offices fax notices, signed documents and records requests when they need a sender, a time and a receipt. Lawyers in Alabama must protect client confidences under the state’s rules of professional conduct. FaxToFax puts your letterhead on cover pages, keeps a delivery receipt with every fax, and limits who can open faxes with access roles.
FaxToFax provides tools that support compliance; each office remains responsible for its own obligations. The Trust Center lists the programs we currently meet.
Alabama fax FAQ
Can I get an Alabama fax number?
Yes. When we last checked (October 22, 2026), FaxToFax had local fax numbers in 6 of the 7 area codes Alabama uses: 205, 251, 256, 334, 659 and 938. You pick your number when you sign up, and you can choose a toll-free number instead.
What area codes does Alabama use?
Alabama has 7 area codes in service: 205, 251, 256, 334, 483, 659 and 938.
What time zone is Alabama in?
Alabama is on Central Time.
How do I send a fax to Alabama?
In FaxToFax, choose United States as the recipient’s country and type the 10-digit fax number, for example (256) 555-0123. Each page uses 1 plan page from a US or Canadian number, and you get a time-stamped delivery receipt.
Can I move my current Alabama fax number to FaxToFax?
Not yet. Moving an existing number (porting) isn’t available yet, so you’d choose a new FaxToFax number and give it to the people who fax you.
