606 area code
Corbin area, Eastern and Central Time.Area code 606 covers Corbin, Pikeville, Ashland and 122 more places in Kentucky, on Eastern and Central Time.
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Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer) · Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 10 AM to 9 PM (Kentucky law)
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Where 606 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 606 has 125. Each one's share is how many 606 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN.
- Corbin6%
- Pikeville5%
- Ashland4%
- Somerset4%
- London3%
- Hazard2%
- Morehead2%
- Middlesboro2%
- Meads2%
Also: Paintsville, Whitesburg, Barbourville, Manchester, Harlan, Jackson, Allen, Beattyville, Grayson, Irvine, Maysville, Monticello + 104 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 606 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Kentucky law. Hold every 606 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 606Every day, 10 AM to 9 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
- Kentucky lawEvery day, 10 AM to 9 PMCalls to residences.KRS 367.46955(16) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 606 area code
606 went into service on January 1, 1955, and 859 was later split off from it. Local calls can still be dialed with 7 digits.
- 1955606 starts
- 2000859 split off
Source: NANPA area code database
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606 area code FAQ
What area code is 606?
606 is a Kentucky area code for Corbin, Pikeville, Ashland, Somerset and 121 more places.
What time zone is the 606 area code in?
It spans two: Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer) and Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer). A 606 number can be on either clock.
What are the calling hours for 606 numbers?
Every day, 10 AM to 9 PM, local time, under Kentucky law.
When did the 606 area code start?
On January 1, 1955.
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