Area Code 860

FTC complaints involving 860 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 860 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 860 numbers:

• (860) 217-8118 — 20 complaints
• (860) 422-4971 — 16 complaints
• (860) 421-8326 — 16 complaints
• (860) 295-4886 — 15 complaints
• (860) 591-3083 — 13 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 860?

Area code 860 covers Hartford, Connecticut (Eastern Time) and nearby New Britain, Bristol and Middletown; overlay 959 shares the same area.

What cities use area code 860?

Area code 860 serves Hartford, New Britain, Bristol, Middletown, Norwich, and 7 other communities in Connecticut.

What time zone is area code 860 in?

Area code 860 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 860 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 860 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 860 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 860 a scam?

A 860 number is geographically tied to Connecticut, 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 860 a country code?

No. 860 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 860 number written for international dialing looks like +1 860 followed by the 7-digit local number.