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Area code 502

Area code 502 covers Louisville, Kentucky. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Kentucky Major City: Louisville Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 502?

Area code 502 is assigned to Louisville and the surrounding region in Kentucky. Calls to numbers that start with 502 are routed to this area.

Area code 502 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Jefferson CountyShelby CountyNelson CountyFranklin CountyBullitt CountyHardin CountyScott CountyOldham CountyHenry CountyCarroll CountyAnderson County

Line types

  • Mobile 30.63%
  • Landline 69.37%
02 / MAP

Area code 502 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 Louisville

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

Local timeLouisville, KY--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Louisville

WITHIN THE US502 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+1 502 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 502 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+1 502 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 502 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 502 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 502 555 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 502

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
45%
Sinch
9%
Lumen Technologies
9%
Windstream Communications
7%
Metro by T-Mobile
7%
Others
23%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
39%
T-Mobile USA
25%
Verizon Wireless
23%
USA Mobility
7%
Sinch
3%
Others
3%

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 502

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(502) 200 Landline Louisville SinchONVOY, LLC - KY
(502) 201 Landline La Grange WIN.NET TELECOMMUNICATIONSWIN.NET TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. - KY
(502) 202 Mobile Louisville T-Mobile USAPOWERTEL KENTUCKY LICENSES, INC.
(502) 203 Mobile Bardstown T-Mobile USAPOWERTEL KENTUCKY LICENSES, INC.
(502) 205 Landline Simpsonville Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KY
(502) 206 Landline Ghent SinchONVOY, LLC - KY
(502) 207 Mobile Louisville AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(502) 208 Landline Louisville BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - KY
(502) 209 Landline Frankfort AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL
(502) 210 Mobile Louisville T-Mobile USAPOWERTEL KENTUCKY LICENSES, INC.

Showing 10 of 728 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 502

Where is area code 502 used?
Area code 502 serves Louisville and the surrounding area in Kentucky, including Jefferson County, Shelby County, Nelson County, Franklin County, Bullitt County.
What city is area code 502 from?
The main city of area code 502 is Louisville, KY.
What time zone is area code 502 in?
Area code 502 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 502 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 502 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 502 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 502 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 502 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 502 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 502 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 502?
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 502 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 69.37% of the number blocks are landline, 30.63% mobile.
How do I save a 502 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 502 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 502?
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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