270 Area Code — Bowling Green, KY
Area code 270 serves Bowling Green and 3 other cities in Kentucky. Local time follows America/Chicago. It overlays with 364, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Kentucky
- Primary city
- Bowling Green
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 1999
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- 364
Cities Served by 270
The 270 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Kentucky.
- Bowling Green
- Owensboro
- Paducah
- Henderson
About Area Code 270
Area code 270 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1999. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Kentucky region anchored on Bowling Green.
270 now shares its territory with an overlay code (364). 10-digit dialling is required for local calls within this region because the same 7-digit number can be assigned under either code.
Mobile numbers in 270 are portable: a person who moved away from Bowling Green may still carry a 270 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 270 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Kentucky, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (364). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Kentucky.
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270 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 270?
Area code 270 is located in Kentucky, primarily serving Bowling Green and surrounding cities including Owensboro, Paducah, Henderson. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 270 area code?
270 is a Kentucky area code. It was put into service in 1999 and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 364.
Is 270 a scam area code?
270 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Kentucky. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 270 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 270 use?
Area code 270 operates on CT (America/Chicago). Numbers in this area code follow standard Kentucky time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 270 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 270 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 270 and 364?
270 and 364 cover the same Kentucky geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.