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Kentucky is currently using four area codes. Kentucky currently has one area code which is assigned to provide numbering
relief but is not yet in service.
Kentucky originally had one area code, 502, when the numbering system was established in 1947. By 1955 Kentucky experienced sufficient growth in population and
telephone use to need an additional area code. To meet this increase in demand area code 502 was split in 1955 to form area code 606. It was forty-four years later before the demand for new numbers in
Kentucky required a second split of area code 502 to form area code 270. In 2000 a second split occurred and area code 606 was split to form area code 859.
Changes and History of Kentucky Area Codes:
01/01/1947
Area code 502 was put into service. In 1955 Area code 319 was split to form area code 606. In 1999 Area code 319 was split to form area code 270.
01/01/1955
Area code 606 was
put into service. Area code 606 was created from a split of area code 502.
04/19/1999
Area code 270 was put into service. Area code 270 was created from a split of area code 502.
04/01/2000
Area code 859 was put into service. Area code 859 was created from a split of area code 606.
not in service
Area code 364 is proposed as an overlay of area code 270 but is not yet in service.
The currently scheduled implementation date is 10/20/2011. |
