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A local number for Knoxville, TN. Call and text over WiFi or mobile data, on the phone you already have.

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Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Time zone
Eastern (GMT -5)

Where is area code 865 located?

Area code 865 is a Tennessee area code, serving Knoxville, TN and nearby cities including Knoxville and the surrounding region in eastern Tennessee. It is in the Eastern (GMT -5) time zone.

Who is calling from area code 865?

A 865 call comes from a number assigned to the Knoxville, TN area, which can be a mobile, a landline or an app-based number like AvoCall's. Caller ID can be faked from any area code, so if you don't know the number, let it go to voicemail and never share a code you didn't ask for.

How do I get a 865 phone number?

Pick an available 865 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Knoxville, TN number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. No second SIM is needed. Right now 20 numbers in the 865 area code are available on this page (checked October 11, 2026 at 8:50 AM UTC).

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About the 865 area code

Knoxville anchors area code 865, which extends across the surrounding region of eastern Tennessee. Numbers here observe Eastern time.

The code is a relatively recent creation, going into service in 1999 when its territory was split off from area code 423. It has no overlay and no child codes, so it remains the only area code assigned to this part of the state.

Dialing note: 865 was carved out of the 423 territory and went into service in 1999.

Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 10/08/2026.

865 phone number FAQ

Can I receive verification codes on a 865 number?
AvoCall 865 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.
Which 865 numbers are available right now?
As of October 11, 2026 at 8:50 AM UTC, 20 865 numbers were available to claim on this page. Inventory is re-checked hourly and changes as numbers are claimed, and availability is confirmed at checkout. See the current list.