Area code 334 covers Montgomery and surrounding areas in Alabama. It was activated in 1995 as an overlay of area code 205. Today it shares its territory with overlay code 483. For the full picture, see all Alabama area codes.
| State | Alabama |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Montgomery |
| Cities also served | Montgomery, Dothan, Auburn, Opelika, Phenix City, Prattville, Selma, Enterprise |
| Time zone | Central (UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST) |
| Year established | January 15, 1995 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | No |
| Parent code | 205 |
| Overlay codes | 483 |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
Cities Served by Area Code 334
Area code 334 serves Central and southeastern Alabama, including the Montgomery, Auburn-Opelika, and Dothan metropolitan areas, including the following cities and communities:
- Montgomery
- Dothan
- Auburn
- Opelika
- Phenix City
- Prattville
- Selma
- Enterprise
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 205, 251, 256, 659, 938.
How to Get a 334 Phone Number
There are three ways to get a phone number with the 334 area code, each suited to a different need:
- Buy from a premium-number specialist. Companies that hold curated inventories of specific area codes can sell you a 334 number directly, often with a one-time fee and ownership transferred to you (no recurring carrier fees). This is the option for picking a specific memorable number, or for getting an area code that most carriers won’t let you request. Contact us about a 334 number.
- Sign up with a VoIP carrier. Voice-over-IP services (such as Google Voice, OpenPhone, Grasshopper, and many others) can typically provision a 334 number on request, especially for active overlay codes. You won’t usually get to pick the specific number, but you’ll get a working line in the area code. This is the cheapest option for anyone who doesn’t need a particular number.
- Port an existing 334 number. If you already have a 334 phone number with another carrier, you can transfer it (port it) to a new service provider while keeping the number. This works for landlines, cell phones, and VoIP services, though landlines outside of Alabama sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 334 numbers due to 911 routing rules.
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Browse 334 Numbers →Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 334 area code still in use?
Yes. 334 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Central and southeastern Alabama, including the Montgomery, Auburn-Opelika, and Dothan metropolitan areas.
What is the difference between 334 and 483?
Today they share the same geographic territory in Alabama. New phone lines in the area may be assigned either code. The two codes work identically for calling, billing, and service.
What is the parent area code of 334?
Area code 334 is an overlay of 205. Both codes serve the same region of Alabama.
Can I get a 334 number if I don't live in Alabama?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 334 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 334 a scam area code?
No. 334 is a legitimate, active area code for Central and southeastern Alabama, including the Montgomery, Auburn-Opelika, and Dothan metropolitan areas. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 334 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Alabama businesses, government offices, and residents.
What states or cities does area code 334 cover?
Area code 334 covers central and southeastern Alabama, serving major cities including Montgomery (the state capital), Dothan, Auburn, Opelika, Phenix City, Prattville, Selma, and Enterprise, across approximately 32 counties.
Why was area code 334 created?
Area code 334 was created on January 15, 1995, as a split from area code 205, which had covered all of Alabama since 1947. Growing telecommunications demand exhausted available numbers in 205, requiring a new code for the Montgomery and Mobile Local Access and Transport Areas (LATAs).
What is area code 483 and how does it relate to 334?
Area code 483 is an all-services distributed overlay added to the 334 region, entering service on February 23, 2026. It covers the identical geographic area as 334 and was approved by the Alabama Public Service Commission in March 2024 to relieve number exhaustion. Ten-digit dialing is now mandatory for all local calls in the 334/483 region.
Is area code 334 historically significant in telecom history?
Yes. Area code 334 was the very first interchangeable NPA code — meaning its middle digit is neither 0 nor 1 — to officially enter service, preceding Washington state’s area code 360 by one minute on January 15, 1995.
