502 Area Code — Louisville, KY
Area code 502 serves Louisville and 3 other cities in Kentucky. Local time follows America/New_York. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Kentucky
- Primary city
- Louisville
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 502
The 502 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Kentucky.
- Louisville
- Frankfort
- Jeffersontown
- Shelbyville
About Area Code 502
Area code 502 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Kentucky region anchored on Louisville.
502 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 502 line.
Mobile numbers in 502 are portable: a person who moved away from Louisville may still carry a 502 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 502 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. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Kentucky.
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502 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 502?
Area code 502 is located in Kentucky, primarily serving Louisville and surrounding cities including Frankfort, Jeffersontown, Shelbyville. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 502 area code?
502 is a Kentucky area code. It was put into service in 1947 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 502 a scam area code?
502 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Kentucky. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 502 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 502 use?
Area code 502 operates on ET (America/New_York). 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 502 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 502 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.