860 Area Code
Eastern and Central Connecticut, Connecticut
Area code 860 is located in Eastern and Central Connecticut, Connecticut. It covers Hartford, Waterbury (part), and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 860?
Area code 860 is located in Eastern and Central Connecticut, Connecticut. It covers Hartford, Waterbury (part), and surrounding areas in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Area code 860 is overlaid by area code 959. Both codes serve the same geographic region and require 10-digit dialing for local calls.
Cities Covered by Area Code 860
Area code 860 primarily serves the Eastern and Central Connecticut area of Connecticut. The exact coverage includes Hartford, Waterbury (part), and New Britain, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Eastern Time — UTC-5
Area code 860 operates in the Eastern Time Zone. When calling 860 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 860
Area code 860 was introduced in 1995 as a geographic area code serving Eastern and Central Connecticut, Connecticut. As demand for phone numbers grew, overlay code 959 was added to the same region, requiring 10-digit dialing for local calls. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.