Area Code 270 — Kentucky

Q: What time zone is area code 270?

Area code 270 is in the EC zone (EC).

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 270 is located in Kentucky and operates on EC . The largest city served is Bowling Green .

Coverage Area

Area code 270 — Kentucky

Area Code Details

Area Code: 270
State / Province: Kentucky (KY)
Country: United States
Time Zone: EC EC
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: April 19, 1999
Assigned: February 1, 1999
Population Served: ~270,905 est.
Overlay Complex: 270/364

Cities Served

Largest City Bowling Green

Bowling Green Owensboro Hopkinsville Elizabethtown Henderson Oak Grove Russellville Leitchfield Princeton Central City Lebanon Columbia Greenville Benton Cadiz Hardinsburg Bessie Bend Calhoun Edmonton Bradfordsville

History & Relationships

Rate Centers & Exchanges

31 rate centers identified within area code 270

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 270

What state is area code 270?

Area code 270 is located in Kentucky, United States.

Where is area code 270 from?

Area code 270 originates from Kentucky. It operates in the EC zone.

What time zone is area code 270?

Area code 270 falls within the EC zone (EC).

What cities are in area code 270?

Area code 270 serves cities including Bowling Green, Owensboro, Hopkinsville, Elizabethtown, Henderson, Oak Grove, Russellville, Leitchfield, and more.

Is a call from area code 270 a scam?

Area code 270 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Kentucky. Like any area code, individual numbers using 270 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.