Kentucky area codes
Kentucky has 5 area codes. All on Eastern and Central Time.
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Calling hours: Every day, 10 AM to 9 PM (Kentucky law)
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When can you call Kentucky numbers?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Kentucky law. Hold every number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell. Each area code's page has its local time now.
What applies in KentuckyEvery 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
Kentucky area code FAQ
How many area codes does Kentucky have?
5: 270, 364, 502, 606 and 859.
What time zone are Kentucky area codes in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer) and Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer). Each code's page says which.
What is the newest Kentucky area code?
364, in service since March 3, 2014.
When can you call Kentucky numbers?
Every day, 10 AM to 9 PM, local time, under Kentucky law.
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