Kentucky Area Codes
Directory of all 5 telephone area codes assigned to Kentucky.
Kentucky phone numbers are served by 5 area codes operating in the Eastern / Central timezone.Because an overlay is active, 10-digit dialing is mandatory across much of the state. No area codes in Kentucky are currently flagged as high-risk scams.
Most populated prefix: area code 502 (Kentucky)
All Area Codes in Kentucky
Area Code 270
Bowling Green, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Paducah, Radcliff, Madisonville, Murray, Glasgow
Area Code 364
Bowling Green, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Paducah, Radcliff, Madisonville, Murray, Glasgow
Area Code 502
Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (balance), Georgetown, Jeffersontown, Frankfort, Mount Washington, Shelbyville, St. Matthews, Shively, Shepherdsville, Bardstown
Area Code 606
Ashland, Somerset, Middlesborough, Maysville, Corbin, London, Flatwoods, Pikeville, Morehead, Monticello
Area Code 859
Lexington-Fayette Urban County, Covington, Richmond, Florence, Nicholasville, Independence, Erlanger, Winchester, Danville, Fort Thomas
Major Cities Served by Kentucky Area Codes
The most populous urban centers and census places covered by Kentucky's area codes, ranked by population.
Kentucky Area Code FAQs
Quick answers to common questions about Kentucky telephone area codes.
How many area codes does Kentucky have?
Kentucky has 5 area codes: 270, 364, 502, 606, 859.
What timezone do Kentucky area codes use?
Kentucky area codes operate in the Eastern / Central timezone.
What is the most populated area code in Kentucky?
Area code 502 is the most populous prefix in Kentucky based on covered city population.
Which Kentucky area codes share an overlay?
270 and 364, 502 and 761. Overlay codes serve the same area, which is why 10-digit dialing is required.
Are there scam area codes in Kentucky?
Kentucky has no area codes currently flagged as high-risk scams.
About Kentucky Area Codes & Phone Dialing Rules
When placing calls within Kentucky, ten-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit telephone number) is required in overlay regions where multiple area codes serve the same geographic boundaries.