A new area code is coming to Kentucky in 2027, according to the Public Service Commission.
The newest area code will be 761, and it will start being assigned to phone numbers in the 502 area code region when those numbers run out, likely in mid-2027, according to the commission. The region covers locations from Frankfort to Louisville.
Everyone with a current 502 area code will keep their number when the supply runs out. The only major change is that people in the region will have to begin 10-digit dialing, including the area code, when calling other phone numbers in the area, the commission said…