What is where is 659 area code?

The 659 area code is a telephone area code in the United States that was established in 2015 as an overlay of the existing 205 area code in Alabama. It covers the central and western portions of the state, including cities such as Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Montgomery. The 659 area code was created to provide additional phone number options for residents and businesses in Alabama due to the increasing demand for telephone numbers in the region.