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US area code · New Mexico

505 area code

Where the 505 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 505 number from anywhere.

CoversAlbuquerque, New MexicoTime zoneMountain (MT)TypeGeographic
Quick answer

The 505 area code is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States (Mountain (MT)). To call from abroad: +1 505 555-0123.

StateNew Mexico
Main areaAlbuquerque
Time zoneMountain (MT)
TypeGeographic
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since01-Jan-1947

The 505 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Albuquerque, New Mexico. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1947 and sits in the Mountain (MT) time zone.

How to dial a 505 number

From abroad+1 505 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 505 555-0123
Locally (same area)505 555-0123

Cities in the 505 area code

A 505 number is usually in one of these places in New Mexico — 5 counties.

Albuquerque BernalilloFarmington San JuanGallup MckinleyRio Rancho SandovalSanta Fe Santa FeSouth Valley

Other New Mexico area codes

575

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 505 area code?

The 505 area code is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States (Mountain (MT)).

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 505?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 505 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 505, then the number: +1 505 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 505 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 505

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 701 prefixes are in use in 505, shared by 51 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Qwest Corporation18426%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless9814%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC7711%
T-Mobile USA, Inc.659%
Onvoy, LLC548%
Bandwidth.Com CLEC, LLC243%

Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.

Complaints about 505 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
516
Recorded messages or robocalls
72%
Rank among area codes
#191 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (267)
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (66)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (65)

Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.

Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).

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