606 Area Code
Kentucky, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:44 AM
Area code 606 is in Kentucky, USA, serving Ashland and Somerset. It uses Eastern Time and Central Time — the time there now is 3:44 AM. In service since 1955.
| Area code | 606 |
|---|---|
| Location | Kentucky, USA |
| Major cities | Ashland, Somerset |
| Time zone | Eastern Time / Central Time |
| In service since | 1955 |
| Dialing | Some cross-boundary 7D local dialing exists |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 606?
Kentucky, USA — including Ashland and Somerset.
What time zone is area code 606?
Eastern Time and Central Time (the area spans two time zones).
How do I call a 606 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 606 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 606 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 606 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 606 … .
Is a call from 606 a scam?
Not by itself — 606 is an ordinary geographic area code in Kentucky. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.