Kentucky area codes

Explore all 5 area codes in Kentucky. Choose a code to see its coverage, dialing rules, and phone lookup.

All 5 area codes in Kentucky

  • 270

    Owensboro, Paducah

  • 364

    Owensboro, Oak Grove

  • 502

    Louisville, Frankfort

  • 606

    Ashland, Corbin, Pikeville

  • 859

    Lexington, Covington, Winchester

Kentucky area code questions

How many area codes does Kentucky have?

Kentucky has 5 active geographic area codes in this directory: 270, 364, 502, 606 and 859.

Which area code should I choose in Kentucky?

Start with the first three digits after +1 on the number you want to check. The codes in this directory are associated with places including Owensboro, Louisville, Ashland, and Lexington. The listed places are examples, not a complete map of each code’s boundaries.

Which Kentucky area codes share coverage?

NANPA groups these codes in shared numbering complexes: 270 / 364. Members can serve overlapping areas; being in the same complex does not necessarily mean identical geographic boundaries.

How do I dial a number in Kentucky?

Open the individual area code to check its local dialing rule. For a phone lookup, enter +1 followed by the three-digit area code and the seven-digit number. A state or area code alone is not enough to look up a particular number.

Does an area code from Kentucky show where the caller is?

No. An area code describes a number’s assigned region. People can keep numbers after moving, use them while traveling, or place internet-based calls. Caller ID can also be spoofed, so the code does not confirm the caller’s location or identity.