What time zone is area code 561 in?

Area code 561 uses Eastern Time.

What area codes overlay 561?

728 serves the same area as 561. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.

Is a call from area code 561 a scam?

The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 561 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 561 number, let it go to voicemail.

When did area code 561 start?

561 went into service in 1996. It was created from area code 407.

Can a 561 number be outside Florida?

Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 561 caller can be anywhere.

Area code 561

Where is area code 561?

West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Delray Beach, Florida

Local time: … (Eastern Time)

State	Florida
Country	United States
Main cities	West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Delray Beach
Time zone	Eastern Time
Overlay area codes	728
In service since	1996 (created from 407)
Assigned prefixes	786
Dialing format	(561) XXX-XXXX · +1 561 XXX XXXX from abroad

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Cities and towns in area code 561

Listed by how many phone prefixes (the 3 digits after the area code) are assigned to each place in 561.

West Palm Beach, FL (360)
Boca Raton, FL (183)
Delray Beach, FL (98)
Boynton Beach, FL (55)
Jupiter, FL (42)
Belle Glade, FL (32)
Pahokee, FL (14)
Riviera Beach, FL (1)
Xxxxxxxxxx, FL (1)

Phone companies in area code 561

The carriers that hold the most 561 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.

Prefixes	Carrier
198	Southern Bell Tel & Tel (AT&T)
101	Verizon Wireless
84	New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T)
74	Omnipoint Miami E License (T-Mobile)
48	Onvoy
41	Paetec Itel
39	Metropcs (T-Mobile)
29	Mcimetro Access Transmission Services

All 786 prefixes in area code 561

Pick the 3 digits after the area code to see that prefix’s city and carrier.

Area codes that overlay 561

Questions

Where is area code 561?: Area code 561 is in Florida. It serves West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Jupiter and 4 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 561 in?: Area code 561 uses Eastern Time.
What area codes overlay 561?: 728 serves the same area as 561. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
Is a call from area code 561 a scam?: The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 561 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 561 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 561 start?: 561 went into service in 1996. It was created from area code 407.
Can a 561 number be outside Florida?: Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 561 caller can be anywhere.

Other area codes in Florida

Area code	Main cities
239	Fort Myers, Naples and Cape Coral
305	Miami, Key West and Homestead
321	Merritt Island, Melbourne and Orlando
324	Jacksonville, Fernandina Beach and Maxville
352	Gainesville, Ocala and Leesburg
386	Daytona Beach, Lake City and Flagler Beach
407	Orlando, Winter Park and Kissimmee
448	Tallahassee, Pensacola and Panama City
645	Miami, Homestead and Key West
656	Tampa, Wesley Chapel and Brandon
689	Orlando, Winter Park and Kissimmee
727	Clearwater, St. Petersburg and New Port Richey
754	Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines and Pompano Beach
772	Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach and Stuart
786	Miami, Homestead and Key West
813	Tampa, Brandon and Wesley Chapel
850	Tallahassee, Pensacola and Panama City
863	Lakeland, Winter Haven and Avon Park
904	Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Fernandina Beach
941	Sarasota, Bradenton and Port Charlotte
954	Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines and Deerfield Beach