Area code
860
860 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Connecticut, which has 4 area codes in total.
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Area code 860 at a glance
NANPA lists 782 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 860, held by 22 holders across 58 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1995-08-28 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Assigned overlays | 959 (2014-08-30) |
| Prefixes in use | 782 |
| Pooled prefixes | 525 (67%) |
| Rate centers | 58 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 22 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-03-26 to 2024-03-12 (103 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 93 |
Rate centers in area code 860
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD | 260 | 33% |
| NEW LONDON | 40 | 5% |
| NORWICH | 35 | 4% |
| MIDDLETOWN | 28 | 4% |
| NEWBRITAIN | 26 | 3% |
| FARMINGTON | 20 | 3% |
| MANCHESTER | 20 | 3% |
| WINDSOR | 20 | 3% |
| 50 other rate centers | 333 | 43% |
Who holds the prefixes in 860
Frontier Comm Of CT holds the most prefixes, 325 (42%). 67% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier Comm Of CT | 325 | 42% |
| Mcimetro Access Transmission Services | 63 | 8% |
| Verizon Wireless | 60 | 8% |
| Teleport Communications America | 56 | 7% |
| Paetec Itel | 50 | 6% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 44 | 6% |
| 16 other carriers | 184 | 24% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 860
- 1947-01-01 Area code 203, named as the parent of 860 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 1995-08-28 Area code 860 went into service.
- 2014-08-30 Area code 959 went into service as an overlay in the same area as 860.
Area codes nearest to 860
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 860
93 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 36 |
| Manchester, CT | 4 |
| New Britain, CT | 4 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 860 numbers
4,631 FCC complaints are on file for 3,635 numbers in 860, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 155 |
| 2024 | 913 |
| 2025 | 219 |
Other area codes in Connecticut
Connecticut is one state with 4 area codes in the NANPA table. 860 is one of them.
Next to 860 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 860 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 860 was first assigned in Connecticut. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in Connecticut next to a 860 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 860
Where is area code 860?
NANPA assigns area code 860 to Connecticut, United States.
In which state does area code 860 sit?
Connecticut. 860 is one of 4 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 860 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 860 are Hartford, CT, Manchester, CT and New Britain, CT. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 860?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 860, Frontier Comm Of CT holds the most prefixes, 325 prefixes or 42%.
Which time zone does 860 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 860 as Eastern (E).
What year did 860 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1995-08-28, so 860 has been in use since 1995.
Does area code 860 have an overlay?
Yes. 959 (in service 2014-08-30) shares the same area with 860, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 860?
The area codes closest to 860, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 203 (about 41 miles), 413 (about 41 miles), 475 (about 41 miles), 631 (about 60 miles) and 934 (about 62 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 860 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 782 prefixes in service in 860, spread over 58 rate centers and 22 holders.
Are there complaints about 860 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 4,631 complaints for 3,635 numbers in 860. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.