Kentucky · Eastern Time
606 Area Code
The 606 area code is a telephone area code in Kentucky, covering Ashland and the surrounding area. It lies in the Eastern Time zone for most of its territory.
Last updated June 5, 2026
Where is the 606 area code?
606 serves Ashland and nearby communities in Kentucky. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Time zone note: Eastern in Louisville, Lexington and the east; Central in the west (Bowling Green, Paducah).
Dialing 606
Ashland is currently served by the single area code 606. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
History of the 606 area code
606 is a geographic area code serving Ashland and the surrounding part of Kentucky. It was added after the original 1947 plan as telephone demand grew. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 606 a scam or spam risk?
606 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 606 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is local or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
606 area code FAQ
Where is the 606 area code?
The 606 area code is in Kentucky, serving Ashland and the surrounding area in the South region.
What time zone is 606 in?
606 is in the Eastern Time zone. Eastern in Louisville, Lexington and the east; Central in the west (Bowling Green, Paducah).
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 606?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 606 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 606 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.