Kentucky area codes
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Kentucky is served by 5 area codes, from 502 in 1947 to 364 in 2014. 1 of them are overlays, added as older codes filled up.
Updated 28 July 2026
All area codes in Kentucky
Kentucky is served by 5 area codes. 502 is the oldest, in service since 1947; 364 is the newest, activated in 2014.
Kentucky area code map
Kentucky sits in the Eastern Time zone, with its 5 codes spread across the state.
Kentucky area codes by city
These are the Kentucky cities served by more than one area code, or whose code also covers a wider area.
Bowling Green
Ashland
Lexington
Louisville
Overlay codes and dialling rules in Kentucky
1 of Kentucky’s 5 area codes are overlays — a second code laid over an existing footprint instead of splitting it. Wherever an overlay operates, local calls require the full ten-digit number.
Spam call reports in Kentucky
These Kentucky area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 28 July 2026. The figures describe numbers displaying each code, which caller ID spoofing can fake.
Most reported Kentucky area codes · last 30 days
| Code | Primary city | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 502 | Louisville | 1,606 |
| 270 | Bowling Green | 1,595 |
| 859 | Lexington | 339 |
| 606 | Ashland | 303 |
| 364 | Bowling Green | 93 |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 28 July 2026. Request a correction.
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Questions
How many area codes does Kentucky have?
Kentucky has 5 area codes: 270, 364, 502, 606, 859.
What is the main area code for Louisville?
The main area code for Louisville is 502.
Which Kentucky area code is oldest?
Area code 502 is the oldest in Kentucky, in service since 1947.
Do I need to dial ten digits in Kentucky?
Yes, anywhere an overlay operates. 1 of Kentucky’s codes are overlays, and ten-digit dialling is required for local calls in those areas.
Which Kentucky area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 502 (Louisville) drew the most reports of any Kentucky code in the 30 days to 28 July 2026, with 1,606 numbers reported.