Area code 270
Area code 270 serves Bowling Green and nearby parts of Kentucky, including Owensboro, Paducah and Elizabethtown. It crosses a time zone line, so part of the code is on Central Time and part is on Eastern Time. 364 is an overlay for the same area.
Bowling Green, Owensboro, Paducah and most of western Kentucky.
Elizabethtown and several counties at the eastern edge of the code.
Area code 270 at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| Main city | Bowling Green |
| Time zone | Central Time and Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | Central Time: UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer Eastern Time: UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 364 |
Cities in 270
- Bowling Green
- Owensboro
- Paducah
- Elizabethtown
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 270 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Because this code spans two time zones, the times below cover only the hours that are allowed in both parts.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 270 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 270
What time zone is area code 270?
Area code 270 crosses a time zone line. Bowling Green, Owensboro, Paducah and most of western Kentucky are on Central Time, and Elizabethtown and several counties at the eastern edge of the code are on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 270?
Area code 270 is in Kentucky. Its main city is Bowling Green, and it also covers Owensboro, Paducah and Elizabethtown.
What are the legal hours to call a 270 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 270?
364 covers the same area as 270, so numbers in the same town can have either code.