Area Code 959
Area code 959 covers Hartford and nearby cities including New Britain, Bristol, Middletown in Connecticut, in the Eastern Time.
Area code 959 quick facts
| Location | Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service | 2014-08-30 |
| Overlay codes | 860 |
| Nearby codes | 860, 413, 203, 475, 401, 631 |
| Carrier coverage | 159 prefixes; 42% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 155 complaints across 35 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 959 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 959 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.
Most-complained 959 numbers:
- (959) 262-8948 — 25 complaints
- (959) 299-4800 — 21 complaints
- (959) 900-6479 — 5 complaints
- (959) 238-0265 — 5 complaints
- (959) 600-0427 — 4 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 959
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 959
Area code 959 spans 159 prefixes, about 42% wireless. Top carriers: ONVOY, LLC - CT, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CT, OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - CT, ONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC. Look up the carrier and line type for a 959 number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 959?
Area code 959 covers Hartford and nearby cities including New Britain, Bristol, Middletown in Connecticut, in the Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 959?
Area code 959 serves Hartford, New Britain, Bristol, Middletown, Norwich, and 7 other communities in Connecticut.
What time zone is area code 959 in?
Area code 959 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).
How do you dial a 959 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 959 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 959 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 959 a scam?
A 959 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 959 a country code?
No. 959 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 959 number written for international dialing looks like +1 959 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.