561 Area Code — West Palm Beach, FL
Area code 561 serves West Palm Beach and 3 other cities in Florida. Local time follows America/New_York. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Florida
- Primary city
- West Palm Beach
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1996
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 561
The 561 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Florida.
- West Palm Beach
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Delray Beach
About Area Code 561
Area code 561 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1996. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Florida region anchored on West Palm Beach.
561 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 561 line.
Mobile numbers in 561 are portable: a person who moved away from West Palm Beach may still carry a 561 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 561 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Florida, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Florida.
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561 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 561?
Area code 561 is located in Florida, primarily serving West Palm Beach and surrounding cities including Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 561 area code?
561 is a Florida area code. It was put into service in 1996 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 561 a scam area code?
561 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Florida. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 561 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 561 use?
Area code 561 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Florida time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 561 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 561 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.