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Area code 270

Area code 270 covers Owensboro, Kentucky. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Kentucky Major City: Owensboro Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 270/364
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 270?

Area code 270 is assigned to Owensboro and the surrounding region in Kentucky. Calls to numbers that start with 270 are routed to this area.

Area code 270 shares its territory with 364. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Daviess CountyHardin CountyWarren CountyChristian CountyHopkins CountyMcCracken CountyHenderson CountyBarren CountyGraves CountyCalloway CountyMuhlenberg CountyMarshall CountyFulton CountyBreckinridge CountyLogan CountyOhio CountyGrayson County

Line types

  • Mobile 23.31%
  • Landline 76.69%
02 / MAP

Area code 270 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Owensboro

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeOwensboro, KY--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Owensboro

WITHIN THE US270 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 270 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 270 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 270 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 270 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 270 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 270 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 270

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
28%
Sinch
18%
Windstream Communications
12%
Lumen Technologies
11%
Spectrum
4%
Others
27%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
54%
Verizon Wireless
31%
T-Mobile USA
15%
Boost Mobile
1%
USA Mobility
1%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 270

785 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(270) 200 Mobile Leitchfield Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY
(270) 201 Landline Paducah Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(270) 202 Mobile Bowling Green Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY
(270) 203 Landline Uniontown Windstream CommunicationsWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LONDON
(270) 205 Mobile Benton Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY
(270) 206 Mobile Cadiz Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY
(270) 207 Mobile Clinton Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY
(270) 208 Landline Fulton Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KY
(270) 209 Landline Elizabethtown SinchONVOY, LLC - KY
(270) 210 Mobile Paducah AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA

Showing 10 of 785 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 270

Where is area code 270 used?
Area code 270 serves Owensboro and the surrounding area in Kentucky, including Daviess County, Hardin County, Warren County, Christian County, Hopkins County.
What city is area code 270 from?
The main city of area code 270 is Owensboro, KY.
What time zone is area code 270 in?
Area code 270 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 270 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 364. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 270 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 270 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 270 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 270 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 270 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 270?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 270 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 76.69% of the number blocks are landline, 23.31% mobile.
How do I save a 270 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 270 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 270?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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