765 Area Code — Lafayette, IN
Area code 765 serves Lafayette and 4 other cities in Indiana. Local time follows America/New_York. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Indiana
- Primary city
- Lafayette
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1997
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 765
The 765 area code covers 5 cities and communities in Indiana.
- Lafayette
- Muncie
- Anderson
- Kokomo
- Richmond
About Area Code 765
Area code 765 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1997. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Indiana region anchored on Lafayette.
765 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 765 line.
Mobile numbers in 765 are portable: a person who moved away from Lafayette may still carry a 765 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 765 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Indiana, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Indiana.
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765 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 765?
Area code 765 is located in Indiana, primarily serving Lafayette and surrounding cities including Muncie, Anderson, Kokomo. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 765 area code?
765 is a Indiana area code. It was put into service in 1997 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 765 a scam area code?
765 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Indiana. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 765 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 765 use?
Area code 765 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Indiana time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 765 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 765 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.