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334 Area Code
Area code 334 is in Alabama, serving southeastern and central Alabama including Montgomery, Dothan, Auburn and Phenix City. It is in the Central Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 483, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 334 area code?
334 is a Alabama area code covering southeastern and central Alabama including Montgomery, Dothan, Auburn and Phenix City. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 334 area code
- Montgomery
- Dothan
- Auburn
- Prattville
- Opelika
- Phenix City
- Enterprise
- Selma
- Troy
- Ozark
- Eufaula
- Wetumpka
Counties served by 334
Montgomery County, Houston County, Lee County, Autauga County, Russell County, Coffee County, Dallas County, Pike County, Elmore County and Dale County.
334 overlay codes and dialing
The 334 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 334, 483. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 334. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 334 area code
334 went into service on January 15, 1995, created when it was split from 205. It serves Montgomery and the surrounding part of Alabama, and today shares its territory with overlay code 483. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 334 a scam or spam risk?
334 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 334 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Montgomery, AL or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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334 area code FAQ
Where is the 334 area code?
The 334 area code is in Alabama, covering southeastern and central Alabama including Montgomery, Dothan, Auburn and Phenix City, in the South region.
What cities are in the 334 area code?
Cities in the 334 area code include Montgomery, Dothan, Auburn, Prattville, Opelika, Phenix City, Enterprise, Selma, Troy and Ozark.
What time zone is 334 in?
334 is in the Central Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 334 area code?
334 shares its territory with 483. Both codes (334, 483) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 334 area code start?
334 went into service on January 15, 1995.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 334?
Yes. Because 334 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 334 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 334 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.