483 area code — Central and southeast Alabama (overlay of 334)
The second code for 334, which was a first of its own: on January 15, 1995 it became the first “interchangeable” area code in North America — the first without a 0 or 1 in the middle — switched on a minute before Washington’s 360. 483 joined it on February 23, 2026.
New numbers available in 483Area code 483 covers central and southeast Alabama: Montgomery, Auburn and Opelika, Dothan, and Phenix City on the Alabama side of the Columbus, Georgia, metro area.
It is an overlay, not a separate region. 483 shares every street with 334, the area’s code since 1995, and a new line there can come from either. Every local call is dialled with ten digits.
Area code 483 at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- Region
- Central and southeast Alabama
- Time zone
- Central Time (CT)
- In service since
- February 23, 2026
- Type
- Overlay code
How a 483 number is built
Every North American number has four parts. Knowing where the seams fall answers most of what people ask about 483.
The code and the exchange together are the NPA-NXX: what each group of digits means.
Cities and areas served by 483
- Montgomery
- Auburn
- Opelika
- Dothan
- Phenix City
Codes sharing the same area
One other code covers the same ground as 483.
Nearby area codes
Bordering Alabama and the surrounding region. A number in one of these is close to 483 but not in it.
How 483 came about
One code for Alabama, split twice, then layered.
- 1947205 is all of AlabamaThe first national numbering plan gives the whole state a single code, 205. It stays that way for almost half a century.
- January 15, 1995334 takes the southThe Montgomery and Mobile calling areas split from 205 as 334 — Alabama’s first new code since 1947, and the first area code in North America without a 0 or 1 as its middle digit.
- June 18, 2001Mobile becomes 251The south-western corner of the state, including Mobile, splits off as 251. 334 keeps Montgomery, Auburn and Dothan.
- March 5, 2024An overlay is approvedWith 334 forecast to run out of prefixes in early 2026, the Alabama Public Service Commission approves 483 as an overlay.
- January 23, 2026Permissive dialling endsTen-digit dialling, permitted since July 23, 2025, becomes the only way to place a local call once this date passes.
- February 23, 2026483 goes into serviceNew numbers can now be issued in 483 across 334’s territory. Every existing 334 number stays as it is.
Which code should you choose?
Two codes cover central and southeast Alabama identically. The codes around them are different regions.
| Code | Covers | How it reads |
|---|---|---|
| 334 | Montgomery, Auburn and Dothan since 1995 | The established code |
| 483 | The same area since 2026 | Newest, with the most numbers still free |
| 205 | Birmingham and west-central Alabama | Not Montgomery |
| 251 | Mobile and the south-west | Not Montgomery |
| 706 | Columbus, Georgia, across the river | Not Alabama |
Callers read 334 and 483 as equally local. Pick 334 for familiarity, 483 if you want a choice of patterns.
What people get wrong about 483
Is 483 used for spam calls?
Because 483 is new, an unfamiliar 483 number can look suspicious — but it is as local as a 334 one. Caller ID is a field the calling system fills in, not proof of where a call started. Carriers check STIR/SHAKEN attestation, but an unexpected request for payment, a code or personal details should still be checked by calling back a number you already trust.
Sources
- NANPA area code report: 483 (npa_report.csv, file dated October 19, 2026: in service 23-Feb-2026; parent 334; overlay complex 334/483; ten-digit local dialling; 334 in service 15-Jan-1995, parent 205; 251 in service 18-Jun-2001)
- Area codes 334 and 483 (334 as the first interchangeable code and Alabama’s first new code since 1947, the 251 split, Alabama PSC approval March 5, 2024, permissive dialling dates, cities served, neighbouring codes)
Area code 483 FAQ
Where is area code 483?
Area code 483 is central and southeast Alabama: Montgomery, Auburn and Opelika, Dothan, and Phenix City on the Alabama side of the Columbus, Georgia, metro area.
What state is the 483 area code in?
Alabama. 483 covers the same central and southeast Alabama territory as 334.
Is 483 a Montgomery area code?
Yes. 483 is Montgomery’s second area code, alongside 334. Both cover exactly the same area.
What is the difference between 483 and 334?
There is no geographic difference. 334 has served the area since January 15, 1995, and 483 was laid over the same territory on February 23, 2026. 334 is the established code; 483 is newer and has more numbers free.
When did the 483 area code start?
Its in-service date was February 23, 2026. The Alabama Public Service Commission approved the overlay on March 5, 2024.
Is Mobile in the 483 area code?
No. Mobile and south-west Alabama use 251, which was split from 334 in 2001.
What time zone is the 483 area code in?
Central Time: UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Do I need to dial ten digits in the 334 and 483 area?
Yes. Permissive ten-digit dialling ran from July 23, 2025 to January 23, 2026; since then every local call needs the area code.
Getting a 483 business number
483 numbers are still being issued, so a business anywhere can hold one and route it to wherever its team actually works — you do not need an address in Alabama.
- STIR/SHAKENAttested, so calls are less likely to show as spam
- AI receptionistCover for the hours nobody is at a desk
- Free portingIf you already hold a 483 number
- Recording & SMSOn the same line, no add-on