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Area Codes

Kentucky (KY) has 5 area codes: 270, 364, 502, 606, and 859. Bowling Green uses 270.

5Area Codes
Central (CT)Time Zone
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Total Codes
5
Primary City
Bowling Green
Time Zone
Central (CT)
Region
South
State Abbr
KY
LIVE COVERAGE · KENTUCKY

Kentucky area code coverage map

COMPLETE DIRECTORY

All area codes in Kentucky

CodeRegionMajor Cities
270Western KentuckyBowling Green, Owensboro, PaducahGet this number 364Western KY (overlay)Bowling Green, Owensboro, PaducahGet this number 502North Central KentuckyLouisville, Frankfort, ShepherdsvilleGet this number 606Eastern KentuckyAshland, Pikeville, HazardGet this number 859Central KentuckyLexington, Covington, NewportGet this number
WHY GO LOCAL

Why your business needs a Kentucky number

Look local in Bowling Green

When your caller ID shows a Bowling Green number, customers in Kentucky are far more likely to pick up and trust the call.

Expand without an office

You don't need an office in Kentucky to look local — a virtual KY number gives you presence without the overhead.

Serve customers in their time zone

With Kentucky on Central (CT), smart call routing keeps you in sync with customers' hours and never misses a beat.

Cover all of Kentucky at once

With 5 area codes across Kentucky, you can manage multiple local numbers from a single, simple dashboard.

A SHORT HISTORY

How Kentucky got its area codes

The area codes serving Kentucky have evolved over decades, reflecting the state's growth and changing communication needs.

1947

Area code 502 arrives in North Central Kentucky

502 was Kentucky's first of these codes, assigned to North Central Kentucky and anchored by Louisville. It remains the code most Kentucky residents associate with Louisville and Frankfort.

1955

Area code 606 arrives in Eastern Kentucky

As Eastern Kentucky grew, 606 was introduced to keep up with demand for new numbers around Ashland and Pikeville. Existing numbers kept their codes — 606 simply opened fresh inventory for the area.

2000

Area code 270 arrives in Western Kentucky

As Western Kentucky grew, 270 was introduced to keep up with demand for new numbers around Bowling Green and Owensboro. Existing numbers kept their codes — 270 simply opened fresh inventory for the area.

2000

Area code 859 arrives in Central Kentucky

As Central Kentucky grew, 859 was introduced to keep up with demand for new numbers around Lexington and Covington. Existing numbers kept their codes — 859 simply opened fresh inventory for the area.

2014

Area code 364 arrives in Western KY (overlay)

As Western KY (overlay) grew, 364 was introduced to keep up with demand for new numbers around Bowling Green and Owensboro. Existing numbers kept their codes — 364 simply opened fresh inventory for the area.

MORE THAN A NUMBER

Everything included with your KY number

Every Kentucky number from MeraTalk comes loaded with the tools your business needs, all included from day one.

Calling & SMS on one number

Make and receive crystal-clear calls and texts on your KY number from any device, anywhere.

AI receptionist

An AI receptionist answers your calls around the clock, greeting callers and routing them without missing a beat.

Voicemail transcription

Voicemails arrive as readable text, so you can scan messages at a glance instead of listening to each one.

Call routing & ring groups

Route Kentucky calls to the right person, team, or device automatically, so every caller reaches who they need.

Shared team inbox

A shared team inbox keeps every call, text, and voicemail in one place, so your whole team stays in sync.

Number porting

Already have a Kentucky number? Bring it with you to MeraTalk through simple, hassle-free porting.

Browse area codes by state

South listed first

STATE
CODES
AREA CODES
5 codes
205·251·256·334·938
4 codes
479·327·501·870
17 codes
239·305·321·352·386·407·561+10 more
9 codes
229·404·470·478·678·706·762+2 more
5 codes
225·318·337·504·985
4 codes
228·601·662·769
10 codes
252·336·704·743·828·910·919+3 more
4 codes
405·539·580·918
5 codes
803·839·843·854·864
7 codes
423·615·629·731·865·901·931
28 codes
210·214·254·281·325·346·361+21 more
7 codes
276·434·540·571·703·757·804
2 codes
304·681
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