Area Code 565 — Coming to Georgia
Area code 565 has been approved as a new overlay for Savannah and the wider Georgia region served by 912, but it is not in service yet. An in-service date has not been announced yet. Nobody has a 565 number today — existing 912 numbers keep their area codes, and carriers will only begin assigning 565 to new phone lines after it launches. The region already uses 10-digit dialing, so there is nothing new to learn about how to dial.
Area code 565 quick facts
| Status | Approved — not yet in service |
|---|---|
| Region | Savannah, Georgia |
| Expected in service | To be announced |
| Overlays | 912 |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Dialing | 10-digit dialing already in use |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
Getting calls from 565 already? Here's why that's almost certainly spoofing.
Where area code 565 will be used
Once in service, 565 will supply new numbers across the same communities 912 covers today, including Savannah, Hinesville, Statesboro.
Other Georgia area codes
- 229 — Albany
- 404 — Atlanta
- 470 — Atlanta
- 478 — Macon
- 678 — Atlanta Northeast
- 706 — Augusta
- 762 — Columbus
- 770 — Atlanta Northeast
- 912 — Savannah
- 943 — Atlanta
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Is area code 565 active yet?
No. Area code 565 has been approved as a new overlay for Savannah, Georgia, but it is not in service yet — no carrier has assigned a 565 number to anyone. An in-service date has not been announced yet.
When will area code 565 start?
An exact in-service date for area code 565 has not been announced yet. It will begin once the existing 912 numbering pool nears exhaustion.
What region will area code 565 cover?
Area code 565 will be an all-services overlay of 912, covering the same Georgia region around Savannah. An overlay adds a new code over the existing area rather than splitting it, so current numbers do not change.
Do I need to change my number or how I dial when 565 launches?
No. Existing 912 numbers keep their area codes, and only new lines may be issued a 565 number. The region already uses 10-digit dialing, so there is nothing new to learn about how to dial.
Is a call from 565 a scam?
Because area code 565 is not in service yet, no legitimate 565 numbers exist — so a call or text showing 565 today is almost certainly spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam; caller ID can be set to any number, including one that has not launched.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.