Area Code 859

FTC complaints involving 859 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 859 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.

Most-complained 859 numbers:

• (859) 800-8525 — 16 complaints
• (859) 659-1315 — 11 complaints
• (859) 247-0907 — 7 complaints
• (859) 740-1043 — 7 complaints
• (859) 904-2212 — 6 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 859?

Area code 859 covers Lexington and nearby cities including Covington, Florence, Richmond in Kentucky, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 859?

Area code 859 serves Lexington, Covington, Florence, Richmond in Kentucky.

What time zone is area code 859 in?

Area code 859 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 859 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 859 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 859 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 859 a scam?

A 859 number is geographically tied to Kentucky, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 859 a country code?

No. 859 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 859 number written for international dialing looks like +1 859 followed by the 7-digit local number.