270 Area Code
Western Kentucky, Kentucky
Area code 270 is located in Western Kentucky, Kentucky. It covers Bowling Green, Owensboro, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 270?
Area code 270 is located in Western Kentucky, Kentucky. It covers Bowling Green, Owensboro, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6).
Area code 270 is overlaid by area code 364. Both codes serve the same geographic region and require 10-digit dialing for local calls.
Cities Covered by Area Code 270
Area code 270 primarily serves the Western Kentucky area of Kentucky. The exact coverage includes Bowling Green, Owensboro, and Paducah, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Central Time — UTC-6
Area code 270 operates in the Central Time Zone. When calling 270 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 270
Area code 270 was introduced in 1999 as a geographic area code serving Western Kentucky, Kentucky. As demand for phone numbers grew, overlay code 364 was added to the same region, requiring 10-digit dialing for local calls. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.