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561 Area Code
Area code 561 is in Florida, serving Palm Beach County in southeast Florida. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 728, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 561 area code?
561 is a Florida area code covering Palm Beach County in southeast Florida. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 561 area code
- West Palm Beach
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Delray Beach
- Jupiter
- Wellington
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Royal Palm Beach
- Lake Worth Beach
- Greenacres
- Riviera Beach
- Belle Glade
- Palm Beach
Counties served by 561
Palm Beach County.
Time zone note: Most of Florida is Eastern; the western Panhandle (around Pensacola) is Central.
561 overlay codes and dialing
The 561 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 561, 728. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 561. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 561 area code
561 went into service on May 13, 1996, created when it was split from 407. It serves West Palm Beach and the surrounding part of Florida, and today shares its territory with overlay code 728. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 561 a scam or spam risk?
561 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 561 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in West Palm Beach, FL or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
561 area code FAQ
Where is the 561 area code?
The 561 area code is in Florida, covering Palm Beach County in southeast Florida, in the South region.
What cities are in the 561 area code?
Cities in the 561 area code include West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach and Greenacres.
What time zone is 561 in?
561 is in the Eastern Time zone. Most of Florida is Eastern; the western Panhandle (around Pensacola) is Central.
What is the overlay for the 561 area code?
561 shares its territory with 728. Both codes (561, 728) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 561 area code start?
561 went into service on May 13, 1996.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 561?
Yes. Because 561 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 561 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 561 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.