865 Area Code
Tennessee, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:46 AM
Area code 865 is in Tennessee, USA, serving Knoxville, Maryville, Oak Ridge and Farragut. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:46 AM. In service since 1999.
| Area code | 865 |
|---|---|
| Location | Tennessee, USA |
| Major cities | Knoxville, Maryville, Oak Ridge, Farragut, Sevierville, Alcoa, Lenoir City |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service since | 1999 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 865?
Tennessee, USA — including Knoxville, Maryville, Oak Ridge, Farragut and Sevierville.
What time zone is area code 865?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 865 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 865 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 865 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 865 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 865 … .
Is a call from 865 a scam?
Not by itself — 865 is an ordinary geographic area code in Tennessee. 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.