Prefix 205-224 — Birmingham, AL
- Area code
- 205
- Prefix (NXX)
- 224
- Rate center
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- PINE BELT BROADCASTING DBA PINE BELT TEL COMP SVCS
- OCN
- 9736
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2013-03-07
- LATA
- 476
The 205-224 prefix belongs to area code 205 and is anchored to the Birmingham rate center (AL). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Birmingham is part of the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 476. Numbers here keep Central time.
The assigned code holder is PINE BELT BROADCASTING DBA PINE BELT TEL COMP SVCS, operating company number 9736, assigned March 7, 2013. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Caller ID showing 205-224 is not proof the call came from Birmingham: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 205-221 | Jasper | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-222 | Birmingham | POWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC. |
| 205-223 | Birmingham | POWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC. |
| 205-225 | Centreville | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-226 | Birmingham | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL |
| 205-227 | Pell City | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
FAQ
Where is 205-224 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Birmingham rate center in AL, area code 205. It is part of the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 205-224 numbers?
PINE BELT BROADCASTING DBA PINE BELT TEL COMP SVCS holds the code, but the prefix is pooled — individual thousands-blocks can be assigned to other carriers, and numbers may be ported to any provider.
Is a call from 205-224 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Birmingham businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.