Area Code 761 — Coming to Kentucky
Area code 761 has been approved as a new overlay for Louisville and the wider Kentucky region served by 502, but it is not in service yet. An in-service date has not been announced yet. Nobody has a 761 number today — existing 502 numbers keep their area codes, and carriers will only begin assigning 761 to new phone lines after it launches. The region already uses 10-digit dialing, so there is nothing new to learn about how to dial.
Area code 761 quick facts
| Status | Approved — not yet in service |
|---|---|
| Region | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Expected in service | To be announced |
| Overlays | 502 |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Dialing | 10-digit dialing already in use |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
Getting calls from 761 already? Here's why that's almost certainly spoofing.
Where area code 761 will be used
Once in service, 761 will supply new numbers across the same communities 502 covers today, including Louisville, Frankfort.
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Frequently asked questions
Is area code 761 active yet?
No. Area code 761 has been approved as a new overlay for Louisville, Kentucky, but it is not in service yet — no carrier has assigned a 761 number to anyone. An in-service date has not been announced yet.
When will area code 761 start?
An exact in-service date for area code 761 has not been announced yet. It will begin once the existing 502 numbering pool nears exhaustion.
What region will area code 761 cover?
Area code 761 will be an all-services overlay of 502, covering the same Kentucky region around Louisville. An overlay adds a new code over the existing area rather than splitting it, so current numbers do not change.
Do I need to change my number or how I dial when 761 launches?
No. Existing 502 numbers keep their area codes, and only new lines may be issued a 761 number. The region already uses 10-digit dialing, so there is nothing new to learn about how to dial.
Is a call from 761 a scam?
Because area code 761 is not in service yet, no legitimate 761 numbers exist — so a call or text showing 761 today is almost certainly spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam; caller ID can be set to any number, including one that has not launched.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.