Area Code 505: Albuquerque, New Mexico
505 is a telephone area code serving New Mexico, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 505 are located in New Mexico, United States (NANP region: Statewide). The code covers Albuquerque, Santa Fe.
How to Dial Area Code 505
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 505 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 505 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 505 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 505 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 505 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 505 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 505
Calls to a 505 number ring in the America/Denver time zone, standard offset UTC-07:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 505
The following places fall inside the 505 calling area:
Other Area Codes in New Mexico
These codes also serve New Mexico. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 575 | Las Cruces, Roswell |
See all 2 area codes in New Mexico →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 505?
Area code 505 is in New Mexico, United States. It covers Albuquerque, Santa Fe.
What time zone is area code 505 in?
Area code 505 rings in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-07:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 505?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 505, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 505.
Is area code 505 toll-free?
No. 505 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.