345 Area Code – United States Coverage Map & City List

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📞 345 Area Code — Quick Reference
📍 LocationGeorge Town, Kentucky
🕐 Time ZoneEastern (UTC-5)
🗓️ StatusActive — Geographic

Calls from the 345 area code come from George Town and the surrounding Kentucky region. Whether you received an unexpected call from this number or you’re trying to figure out where a 345 number is based, this guide covers the exact location, time zone, spam reputation, blocking instructions, and which cities fall under this code.

📍 Where Is the 345 Area Code Located?

The 345 area code is located in Kentucky, primarily serving George Town and the surrounding region. It’s a standard geographic area code under the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). Keep in mind that mobile number portability means someone could carry a 345 number with them after moving — so the code tells you where the number was issued, not necessarily where the person is right now.

345 Area Code — Location Details
State/ProvinceKentucky (KY)
Major CityGeorge Town
CountryUnited States (+1)
Time ZoneEastern (UTC-5)
TypeGeographic — Standard
NANPA StatusActive

🕐 345 Area Code Time Zone

The 345 area code operates in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5). Here’s how it compares to other US time zones:

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Time ZoneDifference from 345
Eastern TimeSame time
Central Time-1 hour
Mountain Time-2 hours
Pacific Time-3 hours
💡 Calling Tip: Reach someone in the 345 area between 10 AM – 4 PM their local time for the best chance of an answer. Calls outside those hours are more likely to be screened or ignored.

🛡️ Is 345 Area Code Spam or Scam?

Like most US area codes, 345 is used by both legitimate callers and scammers. The code itself is perfectly real — millions of people and businesses in George Town use it daily. But scammers frequently spoof 345 numbers because local-looking calls get answered more often than unfamiliar ones.

⚠️ Red Flag: If a 345 caller demands immediate payment via gift cards, wire transfer, or crypto — hang up. No legitimate organization uses these methods. Verify by calling the company’s official number directly.

How to verify: Don’t call back the number — look up the official number for whatever organization the caller claimed to represent and call that instead. Google the full 10-digit number in quotes to check if others have reported it as spam.

📵 How to Block 345 Spam Calls & Texts

Block on iPhone

  1. Open Phone → tap Recents
  2. Tap ⓘ next to the 345 spam number
  3. Scroll down → “Block this Caller”
  4. Silence all unknowns: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers → ON

Block on Android

  1. Open Phone → find the 345 number
  2. Tap ⋮ menu → “Block number”
  3. For broader blocking: Settings → Blocked numbers → Unknown toggle ON

Report Spam

  1. Forward spam texts to 7726 (SPAM)
  2. Report at reportfraud.ftc.gov
  3. Register at donotcall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222

🔍 Who Called from 345? Reverse Lookup

  1. Google the full 10-digit number in quotes — catches ~70% of unknown callers
  2. Check Whitepages.com or Truecaller.com
  3. Search 800notes.com for community reports
  4. No voicemail left? Almost certainly spam — legitimate callers leave messages
⚠️ One-Ring Scam: If a 345 number rings once and hangs up, do NOT call back. This scam connects you to a premium-rate line that charges your bill.

🔗 Nearby Area Codes

CodeLocationTime Zone
502Louisville, KentuckyEastern
270Bowling Green, KentuckyEastern
859Lexington, KentuckyEastern
606Ashland, KentuckyEastern
364Bowling Green, KentuckyEastern

❓ 345 Area Code — FAQ

What state is 345 area code in?
The 345 area code is in Kentucky, serving George Town and surrounding areas.
What city does 345 cover?
345 primarily covers George Town and nearby communities in Kentucky.
Is 345 toll-free?
No. 345 is a geographic area code. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, 888.
What time zone is 345?
Eastern (UTC-5).
Is 345 a scam?
345 is legitimate — it serves real people in George Town. But scammers may spoof 345 numbers. Verify suspicious callers independently.
Why do I keep getting 345 calls?
Repeated 345 calls without a known contact are likely robocalls. Use your phone’s Silence Unknown Callers feature.
Can I get a 345 number remotely?
Yes — VoIP services like Google Voice offer 345 numbers regardless of where you live.
Is 345 cell or landline?
345 covers both. US area codes don’t distinguish between mobile and landline.
How do I block 345 calls?
iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers. Android: Phone → Settings → Blocked numbers. For area-code blocking, use Truecaller or RoboKiller.

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Updated April 2026 · Data from NANPA & FCC · areacodess.org/