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565 Area Code
Area code 565 is in Georgia, serving southeast Georgia coast and inland, from Savannah to Brunswick and Waycross. It is in the Eastern Time zone. 565 is a new overlay code, not yet in service (planned for december 6, 2027), that will add numbers on top of 912.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 565 area code?
565 is a Georgia area code covering southeast Georgia coast and inland, from Savannah to Brunswick and Waycross. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 565 area code
- Savannah
- Pooler
- Hinesville
- Statesboro
- Brunswick
- Richmond Hill
- Waycross
- Kingsland
- St. Marys
- Rincon
- Vidalia
- Jesup
Counties served by 565
Chatham County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Glynn County, Effingham County, Camden County, Ware County, Bryan County, Toombs County and Wayne County.
565 overlay codes and dialing
The 565 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 565, 912. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 912. 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 565 area code
565 is a newly assigned relief code (planned for december 6, 2027). It will be 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 in Savannah, GA or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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565 area code FAQ
Where is the 565 area code?
The 565 area code is in Georgia, covering southeast Georgia coast and inland, from Savannah to Brunswick and Waycross, in the South region.
What cities are in the 565 area code?
Cities in the 565 area code include Savannah, Pooler, Hinesville, Statesboro, Brunswick, Richmond Hill, Waycross, Kingsland, St. Marys and Rincon.
What time zone is 565 in?
565 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 565 area code?
565 shares its territory with 912. Both codes (565, 912) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 565?
Yes. Because 565 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.