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Area code 860

Area code 860 covers Hartford, Connecticut. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Connecticut Major City: Hartford Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 860/959
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 860?

Area code 860 is assigned to Hartford and the surrounding region in Connecticut. Calls to numbers that start with 860 are routed to this area.

Area code 860 shares its territory with 959. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Capitol Planning RegionSoutheastern Connecticut Planning RegionLower Connecticut River Valley Planning RegionNorthwest Hills Planning RegionNaugatuck Valley Planning RegionNortheastern Connecticut Planning Region

Line types

  • Mobile 19.85%
  • Landline 80.15%
02 / MAP

Area code 860 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 Hartford

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

Local timeHartford, CT--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Hartford

WITHIN THE US860 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+1 860 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 860 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+1 860 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 860 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 860 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 860 555 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 860

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Frontier Communications
52%
AT&T
10%
Verizon Business
10%
Windstream Communications
8%
Metro by T-Mobile
5%
Others
15%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
39%
AT&T Mobility
28%
T-Mobile USA
18%
USA Mobility
14%
AQUIS COMMUNICATIONS
1%

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 860

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(860) 200 Landline Hartford SinchONVOY, LLC - CT
(860) 201 Landline Torrington Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(860) 202 Mobile Hartford AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(860) 204 Landline Norwich Frontier CommunicationsSOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT
(860) 205 Mobile Hartford AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(860) 206 Landline Hartford ComcastCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC
(860) 207 Mobile Willimantic Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CT
(860) 208 Mobile Willimantic AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC
(860) 209 Mobile Hartford T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - CT
(860) 210 Landline New Milford Frontier CommunicationsSOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT

Showing 10 of 781 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 860

Where is area code 860 used?
Area code 860 serves Hartford and the surrounding area in Connecticut, including Capitol Planning Region, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
What city is area code 860 from?
The main city of area code 860 is Hartford, CT.
What time zone is area code 860 in?
Area code 860 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 860 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 959. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 860 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 860 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 860 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 860 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 860 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 860?
Most landline blocks belong to Frontier Communications and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 860 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 80.15% of the number blocks are landline, 19.85% mobile.
How do I save a 860 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 860 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 860?
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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