334 Area Code
Covers Montgomery and nearby communities in Alabama.
(334) 555-0142Area code 334 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 334, centered on Montgomery, Alabama
32.3668, -86.3000
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 334 coverage map — centered on Montgomery. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
If you are trying to place Montgomery, AL on the map, area code 334 is the one that covers it. It reaches roughly 365,000 people across places such as Montgomery, Dothan, Auburn, Phenix City and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (334) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Montgomery, Houston, Lee and nearby counties. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 334 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. Keep reading for the current local time in Montgomery, a map of the 334 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 334 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 334
Cities & neighborhoods
- Montgomery
- Dothan
- Auburn
- Phenix City
- Enterprise
- Opelika
- Prattville
- Selma
Counties
- Montgomery
- Houston
- Lee
- Coffee
- Autauga
- Dallas
Looking for the broader picture? See all Alabama area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 334’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
334 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 334 a scam?
Area code 334 serves Montgomery and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 334 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 334 number from abroad
Every 334 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 334 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 334 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 334 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 334 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 334 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 334 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
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Area code 334: frequently asked questions
Where is the 334 area code located?
The 334 area code is located in Alabama, centered on Montgomery. It covers Montgomery, Houston, Lee, Coffee, Autauga, Dallas and nearby communities including Montgomery, Dothan, Auburn, Phenix City, Enterprise, Opelika.
What time zone is 334 in?
Area code 334 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Montgomery on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 334?
Cities and areas that use 334 include Montgomery, Dothan, Auburn, Phenix City, Enterprise, Opelika. Its primary city is Montgomery, AL.
Do I need to dial 1 before 334?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 334. Ten-digit dialing (the 334 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 334 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 334 is a normal geographic area code for Montgomery, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 334 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 334?
Area code 334 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.