What area code is 270?
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270 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 270
Bowling Green6 communities on record for 270.
Where 270 sits on the map
Overlay: 364Coverage area
About the 270 region
270 covers Bowling Green in Kentucky, including Owensboro, Paducah, Hopkinsville, Henderson and Elizabethtown. The code has been in service since 1999.
As the Bowling Green region grew, 270 ran low on available numbers, so 364 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Split of 502; 2014: overlaid by 364.
Who called me from 270?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 270 does not prove the caller is really in the 270 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 270 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 270?+–
270 is a telephone area code serving Bowling Green in Kentucky, United States, in service since 1999.
Where is area code 270 located?+–
It covers Owensboro, Paducah, Hopkinsville, Henderson and Elizabethtown in Kentucky.
What cities are in area code 270?+–
Major communities on record include Owensboro, Paducah, Hopkinsville, Henderson and Elizabethtown, among others. The code's territory spans the Bowling Green region of Kentucky.
What time zone is 270?+–
270 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 270 start?+–
270 entered service in 1999. Its history: split of 502; 2014: overlaid by 364.
Why do calls to 270 require 10-digit dialing?+–
270 shares its territory with overlay code 364. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 270 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 270 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 270 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 270 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 270 number regardless of where you physically live.