Area Code 502 — Kentucky

Active General Purpose Code Overlay Relief Planning Active United States

Area code 502 is located in Kentucky and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Louisville .

Coverage Area

Area code 502 — Kentucky

Area Code Details

Area Code: 502
State / Province: Kentucky (KY)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Eastern Time Eastern Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: January 1, 1947
Assigned: January 1, 1947
Population Served: ~694,398 est.
Overlay Complex: 502/761

Cities Served

Largest City Louisville

Louisville Frankfort Shelbyville Lawrenceburg La Grange Carrollton Simpsonville New Haven Sadieville Port Royal

History & Relationships

New codes split from 502

270 Kentucky 761 Kentucky

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

10 rate centers identified within area code 502

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 502

What state is area code 502?

Area code 502 is located in Kentucky, United States.

Where is area code 502 from?

Area code 502 originates from Kentucky. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 502?

Area code 502 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 502?

Area code 502 serves cities including Louisville, Frankfort, Shelbyville, Lawrenceburg, La Grange, Carrollton, Simpsonville, New Haven, and more.

Is a call from area code 502 a scam?

Area code 502 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Kentucky. Like any area code, individual numbers using 502 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.