Auburn, Alabama

Where Is Area Code 334?

Area code 334 serves southeastern and south central Alabama, including Auburn. It covers a large part of the state east of Montgomery and south toward the Florida line. The area uses the Central Time Zone.

Major cities in area code 334 include Montgomery, Auburn, Dothan, Opelika, Phenix City, Enterprise, Prattville, and Troy. Counties served include Lee County, where Auburn is located, and Montgomery County, Houston County, Coffee County, Russell County, and Pike County. The code reaches many smaller communities across the Wiregrass and the Alabama River region.

Notable places in the 334 region include Auburn University in Auburn and the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery. The Chattahoochee River forms part of Alabama's eastern border near Phenix City. The region also includes parts of the Wiregrass, a well-known area in southeastern Alabama.

History of Area Code 334

Area code 334 began service on January 15, 1995. It was created in a split from area code 205, which had served much of Alabama before the split. The new code was assigned to the southern and eastern parts of the state as telephone demand grew.

Area code 334 later split again on June 15, 2001, when area code 251 was created for southwestern Alabama, including Mobile. That change left 334 serving Montgomery, Auburn, Dothan, and much of southeastern Alabama. The split reflected continued growth in landlines, fax lines, and mobile phone service during the 1990s and early 2000s.

Key Facts About Area Code 334

• Area code 334 is in Alabama and includes Auburn, Montgomery, Dothan, Opelika, Phenix City, Enterprise, Prattville, and Troy.
• Area code 334 was created on January 15, 1995, in a split from area code 205.
• Area code 334 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.
• Area code 334 uses the Central Time Zone.
• Auburn University, a public university founded in 1856, is located in Auburn within area code 334.
• The Alabama State Capitol is in Montgomery, which is one of the largest cities in area code 334.
• Area code 251 split from 334 on June 15, 2001, removing Mobile and southwestern Alabama from the 334 region.
• Area code 334 serves parts of eastern, southeastern, and south central Alabama, including the Wiregrass region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 334 in?

Area code 334 is in Alabama.

What major cities use area code 334?

Major cities in area code 334 include Auburn, Montgomery, Dothan, Opelika, Phenix City, Enterprise, Prattville, and Troy.

Is area code 334 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 334 is a geographic area code.