Area Code 859 — Kentucky

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 859 is located in Kentucky and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Lexington .

Coverage Area

Area code 859 — Kentucky

Area Code Details

Area Code: 859
State / Province: Kentucky (KY)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Eastern Time Eastern Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: April 1, 2000
Assigned: August 9, 1999
Population Served: ~468,992 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Lexington

Lexington Covington Richmond Independence Berea Paris Versailles Mount Sterling Walton Junction City Butler Boone

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Rate Centers & Exchanges

12 rate centers identified within area code 859

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 859

What state is area code 859?

Area code 859 is located in Kentucky, United States.

Where is area code 859 from?

Area code 859 originates from Kentucky. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 859?

Area code 859 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 859?

Area code 859 serves cities including Lexington, Covington, Richmond, Independence, Berea, Paris, Versailles, Mount Sterling, and more.

Is a call from area code 859 a scam?

Area code 859 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Kentucky. Like any area code, individual numbers using 859 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.