Area Code 270: Paducah, Kentucky
270 is a telephone area code serving Kentucky, including Paducah, Owensboro. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 270 are located in Kentucky, United States (NANP region: West). The code covers Paducah, Owensboro.
How to Dial Area Code 270
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 270 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 270 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 270 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 270 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 270 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 270 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 270
Calls to a 270 number ring in the America/Chicago time zone, standard offset UTC-06:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Note: the Central/Eastern line runs northwest to southeast just west of Louisville, so Paducah and Owensboro are on Central time.
Cities and Communities Served by 270
The following places fall inside the 270 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Kentucky
These codes also serve Kentucky. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 364 | West (overlay) |
| 502 | Louisville |
| 606 | Ashland, Hazard |
| 859 | Lexington, Covington |
See all 5 area codes in Kentucky →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 270?
Area code 270 is in Kentucky, United States. It covers Paducah, Owensboro.
What time zone is area code 270 in?
Area code 270 rings in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-06:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 270?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 270, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 270.
Is area code 270 toll-free?
No. 270 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.