256 area code
Area code 256 is in Alabama, including Huntsville, Decatur, Anniston and Gadsden. It's on Central Time.
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Cities in area code 256
| City | Time zone |
|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | Central Time |
| Decatur, AL | Central Time |
| Anniston, AL | Central Time |
| Gadsden, AL | Central Time |
| Athens, AL | Central Time |
| Madison, AL | Central Time |
| Cullman, AL | Central Time |
| Talladega, AL | Central Time |
| Guntersville, AL | Central Time |
| Florence, AL | Central Time |
| Oxford, AL | Central Time |
| Albertville, AL | Central Time |
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Where is area code 256?
Area code 256 is in Alabama, including Huntsville, Decatur, Anniston and Gadsden.
What time zone is area code 256?
256 is on Central Time (UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer).
What time is it in area code 256 right now?
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