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Area code 606: Ashland, Kentucky

606 covers Ashland, Somerset, Pikeville and more, on Eastern time. Paste a 606 number to see whether it is valid, mobile or landline, and whether it has been reported.

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The facts

Area code 606 at a glance

Location
Kentucky, United States
Time zone
Eastern (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer)
Exchanges (NXX) with data
649
Dialled from abroad
+1 606 XXX XXXX
FTC complaints about 606 numbers
519 since Aug 25, 2026

Cities and towns on 606

By number of exchanges assigned to each rate centre — where most 606 numbers were issued.

Carriers holding 606 numbers

The carrier each block of numbers was assigned to. A number that has been ported keeps its digits and changes network, so this is where a 606 number started, not necessarily where it is today.

Spam and robocall reports

Between Aug 25, 2026 and Oct 15, 2026, consumers filed 519 complaints with the FTC about 499 different 606 numbers; 78% were recorded messages. A caller ID can be spoofed, so a complaint against a number is evidence about calls showing that number, not proof about its owner. How 606 compares with other area codes →

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Questions

Area code 606, answered

Where is area code 606?

606 is in Kentucky, United States. Its busiest exchanges are in Ashland, Somerset, Pikeville, London.

What time zone is area code 606?

Eastern (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer). A few of its exchanges sit in a neighbouring zone.

How do I call a 606 number from abroad?

Dial your exit code, then 1, then 606 and the seven-digit number: +1 606 XXX XXXX. Stored for a dialer or CRM, that is +1606XXXXXXX in E.164.

Is a call from area code 606 spam?

The area code says nothing on its own — spammers spoof local codes so the call looks familiar. In the FTC's complaint files since Aug 25, 2026, 499 different 606 numbers were reported. Check the exact number with the free lookup above.

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