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761 Area Code
Area code 761 is in Kentucky, serving Louisville metro and north-central Kentucky including Frankfort. It is in the Eastern Time zone. 761 is a new overlay code, not yet in service (planned (date not yet set)), that will add numbers on top of 502.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 761 area code?
761 is a Kentucky area code covering Louisville metro and north-central Kentucky including Frankfort. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 761 area code
- Louisville
- Jeffersontown
- Frankfort
- Shelbyville
- Shepherdsville
- St. Matthews
- Bardstown
- La Grange
- Mount Washington
- Lyndon
Counties served by 761
Jefferson County, Bullitt County, Oldham County, Shelby County, Franklin County, Nelson County, Spencer County, Henry County and Anderson County.
Time zone note: Eastern in Louisville, Lexington and the east; Central in the west (Bowling Green, Paducah).
761 overlay codes and dialing
The 761 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 502, 761. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 502. 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 761 area code
761 is a newly assigned relief code (planned (date not yet set)). It will be introduced as an overlay on the 502 territory to add fresh numbering capacity without changing anyone's existing number. See the newest area codes timeline for activation details.
Is 761 a scam or spam risk?
761 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 761 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Louisville, KY or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
761 area code FAQ
Where is the 761 area code?
The 761 area code is in Kentucky, covering Louisville metro and north-central Kentucky including Frankfort, in the South region.
What cities are in the 761 area code?
Cities in the 761 area code include Louisville, Jeffersontown, Frankfort, Shelbyville, Shepherdsville, St. Matthews, Bardstown, La Grange, Mount Washington and Lyndon.
What time zone is 761 in?
761 is in the Eastern Time zone. Eastern in Louisville, Lexington and the east; Central in the west (Bowling Green, Paducah).
What is the overlay for the 761 area code?
761 shares its territory with 502. Both codes (502, 761) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 761?
Yes. Because 761 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 761 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 761 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.