Kentucky · Eastern Time and Central Time

Area code 606

Area code 606 serves Ashland and nearby parts of Kentucky, including Pikeville, Somerset and Middlesboro. It crosses a time zone line, so part of the code is on Eastern Time and part is on Central Time.

Eastern Time part of 606
2:26 PM
Saturday, September 26 · EDT · UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer

Ashland, Pikeville, Somerset and most of eastern Kentucky.

Central Time part of 606
1:26 PM
Saturday, September 26 · CDT · UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer

Wayne and Clinton counties in the southwest of the code.

Area code 606 at a glance

StateKentucky (KY)
Main cityAshland
Time zoneEastern Time and Central Time
UTC offsetEastern Time: UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer
Central Time: UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer
Daylight saving timeYes
This code crosses a time zone line. Ashland, Pikeville, Somerset and most of eastern Kentucky are on Eastern Time. Wayne and Clinton counties in the southwest of the code are on Central Time. A ZIP code will tell you which side a contact is on.

Cities in 606

  • Ashland
  • Pikeville
  • Somerset
  • Middlesboro

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 606 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 onYou can call 606 between
Eastern9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Central8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Mountain7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Arizona6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Pacific6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

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Questions about 606

What time zone is area code 606?

Area code 606 crosses a time zone line. Ashland, Pikeville, Somerset and most of eastern Kentucky are on Eastern Time, and Wayne and Clinton counties in the southwest of the code are on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.

Where is area code 606?

Area code 606 is in Kentucky. Its main city is Ashland, and it also covers Pikeville, Somerset and Middlesboro.

What are the legal hours to call a 606 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.