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615 area code

Where the 615 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 615 number from anywhere.

CoversNashville, TennesseeTime zoneCentral (CT)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 615 area code is in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (Central (CT)). To call from abroad: +1 615 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateTennessee
Main areaNashville
Time zoneCentral (CT)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since01-Jan-1954

The 615 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Nashville, Tennessee. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1954 and sits in the Central (CT) time zone.

Overlay 615 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.

615629

How to dial a 615 number

From abroad+1 615 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 615 555-0123
Locally (same area)615 555-0123

Cities in the 615 area code

A 615 number is usually in one of these places in Tennessee — 5 counties.

Brentwood WilliamsonFranklin WilliamsonGallatin SumnerHendersonville SumnerLebanon WilsonMurfreesboro RutherfordNashville DavidsonSmyrna Rutherford

Other Tennessee area codes

423629729731865901931

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 615 area code?

The 615 area code is in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (Central (CT)).

Is 615 an overlay area code?

Yes. 615 overlays the same region as 629, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 615?

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

How do I call a 615 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 615, then the number: +1 615 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 615 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 615

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 800 prefixes are in use in 615, shared by 36 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell Tel22829%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless8811%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC8010%
Paetec Itel, LLC648%
Powertel Nashville Licenses, Inc.527%
Level 3 Communications, LLC516%

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

Complaints about 615 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
908
Recorded messages or robocalls
54%
Rank among area codes
#54 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (255)
Medical & prescriptions (215)
Dropped call or no message (174)

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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