Area code 256

Area code 256 is a telephone area code in the state of Alabama in the United States. It serves the northeastern part of the state, including cities like Huntsville, Decatur, Florence, and Anniston. It was created on March 23, 1998, when it was split from area code 205. It covers a large region in northeastern Alabama, such the following counties: Calhoun, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, Morgan, and Winston. It was overlaid by 938 in 2010.

Area Code 256 Media

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  Region covered by area code 256/938 in Alabama