561 Area Code
Florida, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:43 AM
Area code 561 is in Florida, USA, serving Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach and Wellington. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:43 AM. 728 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 1996.
| Area code | 561 |
|---|---|
| Location | Florida, USA |
| Major cities | Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Wellington, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Greenacres, Lake Worth Beach |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay codes | 728 |
| In service since | 1996 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion. See Planning Letter 291 for local dialing into the 954-754 NPAs. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 561?
Florida, USA — including Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Wellington and Jupiter.
What time zone is area code 561?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 561 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 561 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 561 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 561 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 561 … .
Is a call from 561 a scam?
Not by itself — 561 is an ordinary geographic area code in Florida. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.