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364 Area Code
Area code 364 is in Kentucky, serving western and south-central Kentucky including Bowling Green, Owensboro and Paducah. It is in the Central Time zone (part of its territory observes Eastern Time). It shares its territory with overlay code 270, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 364 area code?
364 is a Kentucky area code covering western and south-central Kentucky including Bowling Green, Owensboro and Paducah. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 364 area code
- Bowling Green
- Owensboro
- Elizabethtown
- Paducah
- Hopkinsville
- Henderson
- Radcliff
- Madisonville
- Murray
- Glasgow
- Mayfield
- Campbellsville
Counties served by 364
Warren County, Daviess County, McCracken County, Hardin County, Christian County, Hopkins County, Calloway County, Barren County, Henderson County and Graves County.
Time zone note: Eastern in Louisville, Lexington and the east; Central in the west (Bowling Green, Paducah).
364 overlay codes and dialing
The 364 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 270, 364. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 270. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 364 area code
364 went into service on March 3, 2014 as an overlay of 270, relieving number exhaustion in the Bowling Green area. Rather than splitting the region, the overlay lets existing customers keep their numbers while new lines draw from the added code. Learn more in our overlay guide.
Is 364 a scam or spam risk?
364 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 364 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Bowling Green, KY or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
364 area code FAQ
Where is the 364 area code?
The 364 area code is in Kentucky, covering western and south-central Kentucky including Bowling Green, Owensboro and Paducah, in the South region.
What cities are in the 364 area code?
Cities in the 364 area code include Bowling Green, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Paducah, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Radcliff, Madisonville, Murray and Glasgow.
What time zone is 364 in?
364 is in the Central Time zone. Eastern in Louisville, Lexington and the east; Central in the west (Bowling Green, Paducah).
What is the overlay for the 364 area code?
364 shares its territory with 270. Both codes (270, 364) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 364 area code start?
364 went into service on March 3, 2014 as an overlay of 270.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 364?
Yes. Because 364 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 364 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 364 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.