What area code is 860?
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860 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 860
HartfordShowing 12 of 24 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 860 sits on the map
Overlay: 959Coverage area
About the 860 region
860 covers Hartford in Connecticut, including Bloomfield, Bristol, East Lyme, Enfield and Glastonbury. The code has been in service since 1995.
As the Hartford region grew, 860 ran low on available numbers, so 959 was added as an overlay code over the same geographic area. Both codes are local to each other and 10-digit dialing applies throughout.
Split of 203; 2014: overlaid by 959.
Who called me from 860?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 860 does not prove the caller is really in the 860 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 860 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 860?+–
860 is a telephone area code serving Hartford in Connecticut, United States, in service since 1995.
Where is area code 860 located?+–
It covers Bloomfield, Bristol, East Lyme, Enfield and Glastonbury in Connecticut.
What cities are in area code 860?+–
Major communities on record include Bloomfield, Bristol, East Lyme, Enfield and Glastonbury, among others. The code's territory spans the Hartford region of Connecticut.
What time zone is 860?+–
860 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 860 start?+–
860 entered service in 1995. Its history: split of 203; 2014: overlaid by 959.
Why do calls to 860 require 10-digit dialing?+–
860 shares its territory with overlay code 959. Because both codes serve the same geographic area, the phone network needs all 10 digits to route a call, and calls between the codes are still local.
Is 860 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 860 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 860 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 860 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 860 number regardless of where you physically live.