Area Code 860
Area code 860 covers Hartford and nearby cities including New Britain, Bristol, Middletown in Connecticut, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 860 quick facts
| Location | Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 1995-08-28 |
| Overlay codes | 959 |
| Nearby codes | 959, 413, 203, 475, 401, 631 |
| Carrier coverage | 781 prefixes; 33% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 928 complaints across 208 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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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: “Dropped call or no message”, “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.
Most-complained 860 numbers:
- (860) 421-8326 — 35 complaints
- (860) 217-8118 — 20 complaints
- (860) 422-4971 — 16 complaints
- (860) 295-4886 — 15 complaints
- (860) 871-9658 — 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.
Cities in area code 860
Hartford, New Britain, Bristol, Middletown, Norwich, East Hartford, Manchester, New London, Newington, West Hartford, West Torrington, Wethersfield
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Carriers in area code 860
Area code 860 spans 781 prefixes, about 33% wireless. Top carriers: SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CT, ONVOY, LLC - CT, NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC. Look up the carrier and line type for a 860 number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 860?
Area code 860 covers Hartford and nearby cities including New Britain, Bristol, Middletown in Connecticut, in the Eastern Time.
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.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.