Area Code 865 — Tennessee

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 865 is located in Tennessee and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Knoxville .

Coverage Area

Area code 865 — Tennessee

Area Code Details

Area Code: 865
State / Province: Tennessee (TN)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Eastern Time Eastern Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: November 1, 1999
Assigned: April 15, 1999
Population Served: ~270,331 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Knoxville

Knoxville Oak Ridge Maryville Sevierville Dandridge Mascot Greenback

History & Relationships

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Rate Centers & Exchanges

7 rate centers identified within area code 865

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 865

What state is area code 865?

Area code 865 is located in Tennessee, United States.

Where is area code 865 from?

Area code 865 originates from Tennessee. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 865?

Area code 865 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 865?

Area code 865 serves cities including Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Maryville, Sevierville, Dandridge, Mascot, Greenback.

Is a call from area code 865 a scam?

Area code 865 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Tennessee. Like any area code, individual numbers using 865 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.