Area Code 561Florida

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

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 — Florida

Area 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

Split from

407
Florida

New codes split from 561

Overlay complex — shares geography with

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.