Area codes in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, Florida uses 2 area codes — 561 and 728. The main Boca Raton area code is 561.
Area codes serving Boca Raton
Phone numbers in Boca Raton are written as ten digits — for example (561) 555-0190 — and fall in the Eastern Time zone.
How Boca Raton came to have 2 area codes
The original Boca Raton area code is 561, in service since 1996. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 728 (2023). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Boca Raton now uses all 2 codes and every local call is dialed with ten digits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the area code for Boca Raton?
The main area code for Boca Raton, Florida is 561. Boca Raton is now served by 2 area codes in total: 561, 728.
How many area codes does Boca Raton have?
Boca Raton has 2 area codes: 561, 728.
Why does Boca Raton have more than one area code?
As Boca Raton used up the numbers available in its original area code (561, in service since 1996), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a Boca Raton number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (561 or 728) followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1, then the area code and number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.