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US area code · Florida

561 area code

Where the 561 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 561 number from anywhere.

CoversBoca Del Mar, FloridaTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 561 area code is in Boca Del Mar, Florida, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 561 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateFlorida
Main areaBoca Del Mar
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since08-Feb-1996

The 561 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Boca Del Mar, Florida. It has been in service since 08-Feb-1996 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 561 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

561407728

How to dial a 561 number

From abroad+1 561 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 561 555-0123
Locally (same area)561 555-0123

Cities in the 561 area code

A 561 number is usually in one of these places in Florida — 1 county.

Boca Del MarBoca Raton Palm BeachBoynton Beach Palm BeachDelray Beach Palm BeachJupiter Palm BeachLake Worth Palm BeachPalm Beach Gardens Palm BeachRiviera BeachRoyal Palm BeachUniversity ParkWellingtonWest Palm Beach Palm Beach

Other Florida area codes

239305321324352386407448645656689727728754772786

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 561 area code?

The 561 area code is in Boca Del Mar, Florida, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 561 an overlay area code?

Yes. 561 overlays the same region as 407, 728, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 561?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 561 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 561, then the number: +1 561 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 561 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 561

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 800 prefixes are in use in 561, shared by 44 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & Tel19825%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless10113%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC8411%
Omnipoint Miami E License, LLC719%
Onvoy, LLC486%
Metropcs, Inc.425%

Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.

Complaints about 561 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
1,185
Recorded messages or robocalls
57%
Rank among area codes
#25 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (551)
Medical & prescriptions (120)
Dropped call or no message (114)

Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.

Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).

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