Area codes in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, Kentucky uses 2 area codes — 270 and 364. The main Owensboro area code is 270.
Area codes serving Owensboro
Phone numbers in Owensboro are written as ten digits — for example (270) 555-0190 — and fall in the Central Time zone.
How Owensboro came to have 2 area codes
The original Owensboro area code is 270, in service since 1999. As the area ran low on available numbers, an overlay code was added over the same region for new phone lines: 364 (2014). Existing numbers kept their original code — an overlay never forces anyone to change their number — which is why Owensboro now uses all 2 codes and every local call is dialed with ten digits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the area code for Owensboro?
The main area code for Owensboro, Kentucky is 270. Owensboro is now served by 2 area codes in total: 270, 364.
How many area codes does Owensboro have?
Owensboro has 2 area codes: 270, 364.
Why does Owensboro have more than one area code?
As Owensboro used up the numbers available in its original area code (270, in service since 1999), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.
How do you dial a Owensboro number?
Dial all 10 digits — the area code (270 or 364) followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1, then the area code and number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.