Area Code 860Connecticut

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 860 is located in Connecticut and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Hartford .

Coverage Area

Area code 860 — Connecticut

Area Code Details

Area Code
860
State / Province
Connecticut (CT)
Country
United States
Time Zone
Eastern Time Eastern Time
Local Time Now
Status
Active
Code Type
General Purpose Code
In Service Since
August 28, 1995
Assigned
April 6, 1995
Population Served
~469,162 est.
Overlay Complex
860/959

History & Relationships

Split from

203
Connecticut

New codes split from 860

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

14 rate centers identified within area code 860

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 860

What state is area code 860?

Area code 860 is located in Connecticut, United States.

Where is area code 860 from?

Area code 860 originates from Connecticut. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 860?

Area code 860 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 860?

Area code 860 serves cities including Hartford, Bristol, Middletown, Southington, Norwich, Torrington, Glastonbury, Windsor, and more.

Is a call from area code 860 a scam?

Area code 860 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Connecticut. Like any area code, individual numbers using 860 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.