270 Area Code
Covers Bowling Green and nearby communities in Kentucky.
(270) 555-0142Area code 270 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 270, centered on Bowling Green, Kentucky
36.9903, -86.4436
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 270 coverage map — centered on Bowling Green. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
270 is the area code for Bowling Green and the surrounding part of Kentucky. It reaches roughly 120,000 people across places such as Bowling Green, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Henderson and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (270) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Warren, Daviess, Hardin and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay code 364, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 270 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Bowling Green, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 270 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 270 spam calls.
Cities covered by 270
Cities & neighborhoods
- Bowling Green
- Owensboro
- Elizabethtown
- Henderson
- Hopkinsville
- Paducah
- Radcliff
Counties
- Warren
- Daviess
- Hardin
- Henderson
- Christian
- Mccracken
Looking for the broader picture? See all Kentucky area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 270’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 270 a scam?
Area code 270 serves Bowling Green and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 270 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 270 number from abroad
Every 270 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 270 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 270 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 270 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 270 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 270 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 270 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.
Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.
Area code 270: frequently asked questions
Where is the 270 area code located?
The 270 area code is located in Kentucky, centered on Bowling Green. It covers Warren, Daviess, Hardin, Henderson, Christian, Mccracken and nearby communities including Bowling Green, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Henderson, Hopkinsville, Paducah.
What time zone is 270 in?
Area code 270 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Bowling Green on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 270?
Cities and areas that use 270 include Bowling Green, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Henderson, Hopkinsville, Paducah. Its primary city is Bowling Green, KY.
Do I need to dial 1 before 270?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 270 plus the seven-digit number. The 270 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 270 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 270 is a normal geographic area code for Bowling Green, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 270 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 270?
Area code 270 is overlaid by 364, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.