What area code is 959?
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959 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 959
Hartford (overlay)Showing 12 of 24 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 959 sits on the map
Overlay of 860Coverage area
About the 959 region
959 covers Hartford in Connecticut, including Bloomfield, Bristol, East Lyme, Enfield and Glastonbury. The code has been in service since 2014.
959 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 860 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 860.
Who called me from 959?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 959 does not prove the caller is really in the 959 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 959 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 959?+–
959 is a telephone area code serving Hartford in Connecticut, United States, in service since 2014.
Where is area code 959 located?+–
It covers Bloomfield, Bristol, East Lyme, Enfield and Glastonbury in Connecticut.
What cities are in area code 959?+–
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 959?+–
959 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 959 start?+–
959 entered service in 2014. Its history: overlaid on 860.
Why does area code 959 exist?+–
959 is an overlay of 860: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 959 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 959 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 959 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 959 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 959 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 860 instead.