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860 Area Code
Area code 860 is in Connecticut, serving northern, central and eastern Connecticut including Hartford, New Britain and New London. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 959, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 860 area code?
860 is a Connecticut area code covering northern, central and eastern Connecticut including Hartford, New Britain and New London. In the wider directory it sits in the Northeast region.
Cities in the 860 area code
- Hartford
- New Britain
- West Hartford
- Bristol
- Manchester
- Middletown
- Norwich
- Enfield
- Glastonbury
- Southington
- Torrington
- New London
- Groton
- Vernon
Counties served by 860
Hartford County, Tolland County, Windham County, New London County, Middlesex County and Litchfield County.
860 overlay codes and dialing
The 860 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 860, 959. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 860. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 860 area code
860 went into service on August 28, 1995, created when it was split from 203. It serves Hartford and the surrounding part of Connecticut, and today shares its territory with overlay code 959. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 860 a scam or spam risk?
860 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 860 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Hartford, CT or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
860 area code FAQ
Where is the 860 area code?
The 860 area code is in Connecticut, covering northern, central and eastern Connecticut including Hartford, New Britain and New London, in the Northeast region.
What cities are in the 860 area code?
Cities in the 860 area code include Hartford, New Britain, West Hartford, Bristol, Manchester, Middletown, Norwich, Enfield, Glastonbury and Southington.
What time zone is 860 in?
860 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 860 area code?
860 shares its territory with 959. Both codes (860, 959) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 860 area code start?
860 went into service on August 28, 1995.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 860?
Yes. Because 860 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 860 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 860 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.