615 Area Code — Nashville, TN
Area code 615 serves Nashville and 3 other cities in Tennessee. Local time follows America/Chicago. It overlays with 629, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Tennessee
- Primary city
- Nashville
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 629
Cities Served by 615
The 615 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Tennessee.
- Nashville
- Franklin
- Hendersonville
- Brentwood
About Area Code 615
Area code 615 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Tennessee region anchored on Nashville.
615 now shares its territory with an overlay code (629). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 615 are portable: a person who moved away from Nashville may still carry a 615 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 615 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Tennessee, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (629). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Tennessee.
Other Tennessee Area Codes
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615 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 615?
Area code 615 is located in Tennessee, primarily serving Nashville and surrounding cities including Franklin, Hendersonville, Brentwood. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 615 area code?
615 is a Tennessee area code. It was put into service in 1947 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 629.
Is 615 a scam area code?
615 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Tennessee. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 615 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 615 use?
Area code 615 operates on CT (America/Chicago). Numbers in this area code follow standard Tennessee time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 615 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 615 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 615 and 629?
615 and 629 cover the same Tennessee geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.