Area code 561
Area code 561 serves West Palm Beach and nearby parts of Florida, including Boca Raton, Boynton Beach and Delray Beach. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 728 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 561 at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Main city | West Palm Beach |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 728 |
Cities in 561
- West Palm Beach
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Delray Beach
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 561 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Florida law is stricter and ends the window at 8 PM. Here is that window for a 561 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 561 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
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Questions about 561
What time zone is area code 561?
Area code 561 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 561?
Area code 561 is in Florida. Its main city is West Palm Beach, and it also covers Boca Raton, Boynton Beach and Delray Beach.
What are the legal hours to call a 561 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 8 PM under Florida law in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 561?
728 covers the same area as 561, so numbers in the same town can have either code.