Area Code 561

FTC complaints involving 561 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 561 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.

Most-complained 561 numbers:

• (561) 940-0702 — 69 complaints
• (561) 955-3360 — 25 complaints
• (561) 242-5780 — 16 complaints
• (561) 349-7827 — 16 complaints
• (561) 529-4198 — 15 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 561?

Area code 561 covers West Palm Beach and nearby cities including Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach in Florida, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 561?

Area code 561 serves West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Wellington, and 7 other communities in Florida.

What time zone is area code 561 in?

Area code 561 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 561 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 561 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 561 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 561 a scam?

A 561 number is geographically tied to Florida, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 561 a country code?

No. 561 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 561 number written for international dialing looks like +1 561 followed by the 7-digit local number.