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Area code 859

Area code 859 covers Lexington, Kentucky. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Kentucky Major City: Lexington Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 859?

Area code 859 is assigned to Lexington and the surrounding region in Kentucky. Calls to numbers that start with 859 are routed to this area.

Area code 859 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Fayette CountyKenton CountyBoone CountyMadison CountyClark CountyBoyle CountyMercer CountyBourbon CountyWashington CountyJessamine CountyGarrard CountyMontgomery CountyWoodford County

Line types

  • Mobile 30.36%
  • Landline 69.64%
02 / MAP

Area code 859 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Lexington

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeLexington, KY--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Lexington

WITHIN THE US859 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 859 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 859 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 859 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 859 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 859 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 859 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 859

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Windstream Communications
27%
Lumen Technologies
15%
altafiber
15%
AT&T
13%
Sinch
13%
Others
18%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
39%
Verizon Wireless
32%
T-Mobile USA
15%
T-MOBILE USA
9%
Sinch
2%
Others
2%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 859

560 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(859) 200 Mobile Richmond AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(859) 201 Landline Lexington Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KY
(859) 202 Mobile Lexington Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY
(859) 203 Landline Warsaw SinchONVOY, LLC - KY
(859) 204 Landline Lexington InfobipPEERLESS NETWORK OF KENTUCKY, LLC - KY
(859) 205 Landline Winchester SinchONVOY, LLC - KY
(859) 206 Mobile Covington Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY
(859) 207 Landline Lexington Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KY
(859) 208 Mobile Ford AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(859) 209 Mobile Danville Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY

Showing 10 of 560 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 859

Where is area code 859 used?
Area code 859 serves Lexington and the surrounding area in Kentucky, including Fayette County, Kenton County, Boone County, Madison County, Clark County.
What city is area code 859 from?
The main city of area code 859 is Lexington, KY.
What time zone is area code 859 in?
Area code 859 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 859 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 859 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 859 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 859 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 859 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 859 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 859 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 859?
Most landline blocks belong to Windstream Communications and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 859 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 69.64% of the number blocks are landline, 30.36% mobile.
How do I save a 859 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 859 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 859?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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