505 Area Code
Covers Albuquerque and nearby communities in New Mexico.
(505) 555-0142Area code 505 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 505, centered on Albuquerque, New Mexico
35.0845, -106.6511
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 505 coverage map — centered on Albuquerque. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 505 come from Albuquerque and nearby communities in New Mexico. It reaches roughly 764,000 people across places such as Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Farmington and more. The region observes Mountain time, so a number like (505) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Bernalillo, Sandoval, Santa Fe and nearby counties. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 505 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 Albuquerque, a map of the 505 coverage area, the places it reaches, nearby and overlay codes, and how to tell a real 505 call from a scam.
Cities covered by 505
Cities & neighborhoods
- Albuquerque
- Rio Rancho
- Santa Fe
- Farmington
- Gallup
- South Valley
Counties
- Bernalillo
- Sandoval
- Santa Fe
- San Juan
- Mckinley
Looking for the broader picture? See all New Mexico area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 505’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
505 has no overlay code right now.
Is a call from 505 a scam?
Area code 505 serves Albuquerque and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 505 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 505 number from abroad
Every 505 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 505 555-0142If 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 1 505 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 505 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 505 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 505 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 505 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
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Area code 505: frequently asked questions
Where is the 505 area code located?
The 505 area code is located in New Mexico, centered on Albuquerque. It covers Bernalillo, Sandoval, Santa Fe, San Juan, Mckinley and nearby communities including Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup, South Valley.
What time zone is 505 in?
Area code 505 is in the Mountain time zone (UTC-7 (MST) / UTC-6 (MDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Albuquerque on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 505?
Cities and areas that use 505 include Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup, South Valley. Its primary city is Albuquerque, NM.
Do I need to dial 1 before 505?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 505. Ten-digit dialing (the 505 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 505 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 505 is a normal geographic area code for Albuquerque, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 505 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 505?
Area code 505 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.