Alabama · Central Time
483 Area Code
Area code 483 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 334, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 483 area code?
483 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 483 area code
- Montgomery
- Dothan
- Auburn
- Prattville
- Opelika
- Phenix City
- Enterprise
- Selma
- Troy
- Ozark
- Eufaula
- Wetumpka
Counties served by 483
Montgomery County, Houston County, Lee County, Autauga County, Russell County, Coffee County, Dallas County, Pike County, Elmore County and Dale County.
483 overlay codes and dialing
The 483 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 483 area code
483 went into service on February 23, 2026 as an overlay of 334, relieving number exhaustion in the Montgomery area. Rather than splitting the region, the overlay lets existing customers keep their numbers while new lines draw from the added code. Learn more in our overlay guide.
Is 483 a scam or spam risk?
483 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 483 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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483 area code FAQ
Where is the 483 area code?
The 483 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 483 area code?
Cities in the 483 area code include Montgomery, Dothan, Auburn, Prattville, Opelika, Phenix City, Enterprise, Selma, Troy and Ozark.
What time zone is 483 in?
483 is in the Central Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 483 area code?
483 shares its territory with 334. Both codes (334, 483) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 483 area code start?
483 went into service on February 23, 2026 as an overlay of 334.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 483?
Yes. Because 483 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 483 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 483 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.