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Area Code 270 Location & Details

State / Region: Kentucky • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Bowling Green, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Paducah, Radcliff, Madisonville, Murray, Glasgow

Standard Dial Format
+1 (270) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 270?
KentuckyState Hub →
Country Territory
United States
270 Area Code Time Zone
Eastern / Central
270 Overlay Codes
364

Area Code 270 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Kentucky (Eastern / Central Timezone)

Lat: 37.19° • Lng: -86.87°
📍 Geographic Center: KentuckyMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 270 Located?

Telephone area code 270 is assigned to Kentucky in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Bowling Green, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Paducah, Radcliff, Madisonville, Murray, Glasgow.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:270 serves Kentucky (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 270, standard 10-digit dialing (270) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 270?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 270? Here is how to trace who is calling from 270 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

1.
Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

Legitimate contacts usually leave a detailed voicemail or caller ID record.

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Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

Robocallers often fake incoming caller ID numbers using your local 270 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 270 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 270, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (270) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 270 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 270 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 270

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-270 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 270 Pop
Bowling GreenWarren County78,50515.7%
OwensboroDaviess County60,89212.2%
ElizabethtownHardin County35,4487.1%
HopkinsvilleChristian County30,4116.1%
HendersonHenderson County27,8225.6%
PaducahMcCracken County26,7305.4%
RadcliffHardin County22,5764.5%
MadisonvilleHopkins County19,4283.9%
MurrayCalloway County18,9643.8%
GlasgowBarren County15,3023.1%
CampbellsvilleTaylor County11,7832.4%
FranklinSimpson County10,7592.2%
MayfieldGraves County9,8512.0%
Oak GroveChristian County7,8301.6%
RussellvilleLogan County7,4541.5%
Vine GroveHardin County7,0181.4%
LeitchfieldGrayson County7,0151.4%
LebanonMarion County6,6991.3%
PrincetonCaldwell County6,1681.2%
Central CityMuhlenberg County5,7931.2%

Counties Covered by Area Code 270

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Kentucky

County NameTotal Population% of 270 Area% of County
Warren County146,56615.7%54%
Hardin County112,64413.0%58%
Daviess County104,27512.2%58%
Christian County71,4367.7%54%
Henderson County44,3485.6%63%
McCracken County67,7325.4%39%
Hopkins County45,0213.9%43%
Calloway County38,9023.8%49%
Barren County45,4123.5%39%
Taylor County26,8112.4%44%
Simpson County20,4182.2%53%
Graves County36,7982.0%27%
Muhlenberg County30,5722.0%33%
Logan County28,4491.8%32%
Caldwell County12,5881.7%67%
Grayson County27,1791.4%26%
Marion County19,9981.3%33%
Ohio County23,9001.2%26%
Marshall County31,6550.9%15%
Adair County19,2350.9%24%
Allen County22,0950.9%21%
Russell County18,5490.9%25%
Hart County19,9100.8%20%
Larue County15,1560.7%22%
Union County13,1270.6%24%
Meade County30,4970.6%10%
Crittenden County8,9750.6%32%
Webster County12,8720.6%22%
Trigg County14,5130.6%19%
Breckinridge County21,2640.5%12%
Butler County12,4800.5%20%
Livingston County8,8470.5%28%
Todd County12,7870.5%19%
Lyon County9,0770.5%25%
Fulton County6,2600.5%36%
Hickman County4,3900.5%51%
Green County11,5480.5%19%
Monroe County11,1560.4%20%
Hancock County9,0180.4%19%
Metcalfe County10,5370.3%16%

☎️Area Code 270 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 784 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

64% Landline21% Wireless15% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(270) 200-📱WirelessLEITCHFLDCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KYN/A
(270) 201-📱WirelessPADUCAHMETROPCS, INC.05/18/2004
(270) 202-📱WirelessBOWLNGGRENCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KYN/A
(270) 203-📞LandlineUNIONTOWNWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LONDON03/15/2018
(270) 204-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(270) 205-📱WirelessBENTONCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY03/12/2003
(270) 206-📱WirelessCADIZCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY03/12/2003
(270) 207-📱WirelessCLINTONCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY03/12/2003
(270) 208-📞LandlineFULTONLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KY04/02/2002
(270) 209-💻VoIPELIZABTHTNONVOY, LLC - KYN/A
(270) 210-📱WirelessPADUCAHNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(270) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(270) 212-📞LandlineHENDERSONTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC07/02/2002
(270) 213-📱WirelessDIXONCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY03/12/2003
(270) 214-📱WirelessHICKMANCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY03/12/2003
(270) 215-📞LandlineOWENSBOROLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KY04/30/2002
(270) 216-📞LandlineJORDANCENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC04/24/2014
(270) 217-📱WirelessPADUCAHCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY07/12/2002
(270) 218-📱WirelessCANMERCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KYN/A
(270) 219-📞LandlineRADCLIFFBRANDENBURG TEL. CO.N/A
(270) 220-💻VoIPHOPKINSVLONVOY, LLC - KYN/A
(270) 221-📞LandlineRUSSELLVLBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(270) 222-📱WirelessOWENSBOROMETROPCS, INC.N/A
(270) 223-📞LandlineFRANKLINPOWERTEL KENTUCKY LICENSES, INC.05/06/2002
(270) 224-📞LandlineBANDANABALLARD RURAL TEL. COOP. CORP., INC.N/A
(270) 225-📱WirelessCENTRAL CYCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KYN/A
(270) 226-📞LandlineMURRAYPOWERTEL KENTUCKY LICENSES, INC.11/13/2001
(270) 227-📱WirelessMURRAYNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA10/10/2003
(270) 228-📞LandlineOWENSBOROLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KY02/11/2002
(270) 229-📞LandlineW LOUISVLBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(270) 230-📞LandlineLEITCHFLDWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTONN/A
(270) 231-📱WirelessOWENSBORONEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA02/12/2002
(270) 232-📞LandlineCENTERTOWNBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(270) 233-📞LandlineWHITESVLBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(270) 234-📞LandlineELIZABTHTNWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTONN/A
(270) 235-📞LandlineGRACEYBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(270) 236-📞LandlineHICKMANBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(270) 237-📞LandlineSCOTTSVLWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTONN/A
(270) 238-📞LandlineBESSIEBENDBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(270) 239-📞LandlineSCOTTSVLNORTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - KY04/08/2002
(270) 240-💻VoIPOWENSBOROONVOY, LLC - KYN/A
(270) 241-📞LandlineCAYCELEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KY04/02/2002
(270) 242-📞LandlineCLARKSONWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LONDONN/A
(270) 243-📞LandlinePADUCAHPOWERTEL KENTUCKY LICENSES, INC.02/25/2002
(270) 244-📞LandlineOWENSBOROPOWERTEL KENTUCKY LICENSES, INC.02/25/2002
(270) 245-📞LandlineMADISONVLPOWERTEL KENTUCKY LICENSES, INC.02/25/2002
(270) 246-📱WirelessBROWNSVLNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA04/09/2002
(270) 247-📞LandlineMAYFIELDBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(270) 248-📞LandlineMAYFIELDLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KYN/A
(270) 249-📞LandlineNEBOBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 270

Where is area code 270 located?

Area code 270 is located in Kentucky (United States), serving cities like Bowling Green, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Paducah, Radcliff, Madisonville, Murray, Glasgow.

What timezone is area code 270?

Area code 270 operates in the Eastern / Central timezone.

What state is area code 270?

Area code 270 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Kentucky.

Is area code 270 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 270 is an official geographic area code for Kentucky. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Kentucky

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 270.

364
Eastern / Central
Area Code 364
Bowling Green, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Paducah, Radcliff, Madisonville, Murray, Glasgow
502
Eastern / Central
Area Code 502
Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (balance), Georgetown, Jeffersontown, Frankfort, Mount Washington, Shelbyville, St. Matthews, Shively, Shepherdsville, Bardstown
606
Eastern / Central
Area Code 606
Ashland, Somerset, Middlesborough, Maysville, Corbin, London, Flatwoods, Pikeville, Morehead, Monticello
859
Eastern / Central
Area Code 859
Lexington-Fayette Urban County, Covington, Richmond, Florence, Nicholasville, Independence, Erlanger, Winchester, Danville, Fort Thomas