Area Code Lookup
What Area Code Is Lexington?
9 area codes serve Lexington
Lexington is served by area codes 308, 309, 336, 540, 731, 781, 803, 859, 979. It spans Nebraska and Illinois and North Carolina and Virginia and Tennessee and Massachusetts and South Carolina and Kentucky and Texas.
Area Codes Serving Lexington
Frequently Asked Questions
What area code is Lexington?
Lexington is served by area codes 308, 309, 336, 540, 731, 781, 803, 859, 979.
Why does Lexington have multiple area codes?
As demand for phone numbers increased, NANPA added area codes through splits (dividing the region) or overlays (layering a new code over the same geography). Lexington now has 9 area codes — 308 and 309 and 336 and 540 and 731 and 781 and 803 and 859 and 979 — covering the same or overlapping areas.
How do I call Lexington from outside the US?
To call Lexington from abroad, dial +1 followed by the area code and 7-digit local number (e.g. +1-308-XXX-XXXX). The +1 is the country code for all NANPA countries.