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Area code 561

Area code 561 covers West Palm Beach, Florida. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Florida Major City: West Palm Beach Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 561/728
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 561?

Area code 561 is assigned to West Palm Beach and the surrounding region in Florida. Calls to numbers that start with 561 are routed to this area.

Area code 561 shares its territory with 728. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Palm Beach County

Line types

  • Mobile 37.88%
  • Landline 62.12%
02 / MAP

Area code 561 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in West Palm Beach

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeWest Palm Beach, FL--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call West Palm Beach

WITHIN THE US561 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 561 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 561 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 561 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 561 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 561 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 561 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 561

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
45%
Sinch
10%
Metro by T-Mobile
9%
Windstream Communications
8%
Verizon Business
6%
Others
22%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
34%
AT&T Mobility
28%
T-Mobile USA
24%
USA Mobility
11%
Sinch
2%
Others
1%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 561

784 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(561) 200 Landline Boynton Beach Verizon BusinessMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - FL
(561) 201 Landline West Palm Beach Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(561) 202 Landline West Palm Beach AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
(561) 203 Landline Jupiter InfobipPEERLESS NETWORK OF FLORIDA, LLC - FL
(561) 204 Landline West Palm Beach AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
(561) 205 Mobile West Palm Beach USA MobilityABC PAGING CITY BEEPERS, INC.
(561) 206 Landline Boca Raton AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - FL
(561) 207 Landline West Palm Beach AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - FL
(561) 208 Landline Boca Raton Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FL
(561) 209 Landline West Palm Beach Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC

Showing 10 of 784 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 561

Where is area code 561 used?
Area code 561 serves West Palm Beach and the surrounding area in Florida, including Palm Beach County.
What city is area code 561 from?
The main city of area code 561 is West Palm Beach, FL.
What time zone is area code 561 in?
Area code 561 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 561 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 728. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 561 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 561 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 561 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 561 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 561 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 561?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 561 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 62.12% of the number blocks are landline, 37.88% mobile.
How do I save a 561 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 561 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 561?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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