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565 Area Code
The 565 area code is a telephone area code in Georgia, covering Savannah and the surrounding area. It lies in the Eastern Time zone. Code 565 is a new relief code (planned) overlaying 912.
Last updated June 5, 2026
Where is the 565 area code?
565 serves Savannah and nearby communities in Georgia. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Overlay codes serving Savannah
Savannah is served by an overlay of 2 area codes: 565, 912. Because more than one code covers the same area, 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, so Savannah numbers are no longer tied to a single prefix.
History of the 565 area code
565 is a newly planned code (planned). It is being introduced as an overlay on the 912 territory to add fresh numbering capacity without changing anyone's existing number. See the newest area codes timeline for activation details.
Is 565 a scam or spam risk?
565 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 565 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is local or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
565 area code FAQ
Where is the 565 area code?
The 565 area code is in Georgia, serving Savannah and the surrounding area in the South region.
What time zone is 565 in?
565 is in the Eastern Time zone.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 565?
Yes. Because Savannah is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 565 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 565 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.