Area code

GA

United States geographic area code, in service since 2027-12-06. Part of the 565/912 overlay complex — ten-digit dialing required. NANPA has flagged this area code for relief planning.

Split from 912. Overlaid with 912 .

Statusplanned

Introduced2027-12-06

JurisdictionGA, US

Local dialing10D

Time zoneEastern

ReliefPlanning

Last verified2026-09-17

Relief planning is under way for area code 565. No planning letter has been issued yet for this cycle — this page will be updated the day one is published. Subscribe to the change-event feed to be notified.

Area codes serve rate-center geographies, not municipal boundaries. “GA” identifies the jurisdiction, not an exact city footprint.

Change history

Recorded events for this NPA

2026-09-04 NPA 565 to Overlay NPA 912 (Georgia) overlay
2027-12-06Area code 565 entered service (created from 912).

Planning letters & orders

Primary documents

NANPA planning letters for area code 565
Date	Document	Subject
2026-09-04	PL-637 ↗	NPA 565 to Overlay NPA 912 (Georgia)

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