Area Code 561 — Florida
Area code 561 is located in Florida and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is West Palm Beach .
Coverage Area
Area code 561 — FloridaArea Code Details
- Area Code
- 561
- State / Province
- Florida (FL)
- Country
- United States
- Time Zone
- Eastern Time Eastern Time
- Local Time Now
- —
- Status
- Active
- Code Type
- General Purpose Code
- In Service Since
- May 13, 1996
- Assigned
- February 8, 1996
- Population Served
- ~423,166 est.
- Overlay Complex
- 561/728
Cities Served
History & Relationships
Rate Centers & Exchanges
6 rate centers identified within area code 561
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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 561
What state is area code 561?
Area code 561 is located in Florida, United States.
Where is area code 561 from?
Area code 561 originates from Florida. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.
What time zone is area code 561?
Area code 561 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).
What cities are in area code 561?
Area code 561 serves cities including West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Pahokee.
Is a call from area code 561 a scam?
Area code 561 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Florida. Like any area code, individual numbers using 561 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.