256 Area Code: Cities, Time Zone and Zip Codes
What area code is 256? The area code 256 is in Alabama and it serves Huntsville, Decatur, Madison, Florence, Gadsden, Anniston, Athens, Albertville, Oxford, Talladega, Alexander City, and some other surrounding cities. Area code 256 was created from area code 205 on October 10, 1997, and was first put to use on March 23, 1998.