Kentucky Area Codes

Kentucky has 5 area codes. Located in the Southeast region of the United States.

270 364 502 606 859

All Area Codes in Kentucky

Area Code Primary City / Region Full Number Format
270 Bowling Green , Kentucky +1 (270) XXX-XXXX
364 Bowling Green , Kentucky +1 (364) XXX-XXXX
502 Louisville , Kentucky +1 (502) XXX-XXXX
606 Ashland , Kentucky +1 (606) XXX-XXXX
859 Lexington , Kentucky +1 (859) XXX-XXXX

How to Dial Kentucky Area Codes

Calling within the US

To call a phone number in Kentucky from anywhere within the United States:

1 + (270) + XXX-XXXX
  • Dial 1 (the US/Canada country code)
  • Dial the area code (e.g., 270)
  • Dial the 7-digit local number
Kentucky has multiple area codes. 10-digit dialing (area code + number) is required for local calls in areas with overlay codes.

Calling from outside the US

To call Kentucky from an international location:

[Exit Code] + 1 + (270) + XXX-XXXX

Replace [Exit Code] with your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 0011 from Australia).

Emergency Numbers

911 Police, Fire, Ambulance (Emergency)
311 Non-emergency municipal services
211 Community services and information
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

About Kentucky Area Codes

Kentucky is served by 5 area codes within the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The area codes are distributed across different cities and regions of the state to accommodate the demand for phone numbers.

All Kentucky phone numbers use the international country code +1, followed by the three-digit area code and a seven-digit local number, for a total of 11 digits when dialing internationally.

Some areas of Kentucky have overlay area codes, meaning two or more area codes serve the same geographic area. In these regions, 10-digit dialing is mandatory for all local calls.

Kentucky at a Glance

State Kentucky
Country Code +1
Area Codes 5
Region Southeast
Codes List 270 , 364 , 502 , 606 , 859

Kentucky Map

Map of Kentucky area code regions