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Area Code 859 Location & Details

State / Region: Kentucky • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Lexington-Fayette Urban County, Covington, Richmond, Florence, Nicholasville, Independence, Erlanger, Winchester, Danville, Fort Thomas

Standard Dial Format
+1 (859) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 859?
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859 Area Code Time Zone
Eastern / Central
859 Overlay Codes
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Area Code 859 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Kentucky (Eastern / Central Timezone)

Lat: 38.60° • Lng: -84.52°
📍 Geographic Center: KentuckyMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 859 Located?

Telephone area code 859 is assigned to Kentucky in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Lexington-Fayette Urban County, Covington, Richmond, Florence, Nicholasville, Independence, Erlanger, Winchester, Danville, Fort Thomas.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:859 serves Kentucky (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 859, standard 10-digit dialing (859) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 859?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 859? Here is how to trace who is calling from 859 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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How to Call Area Code 859 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 859, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (859) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 859 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 859 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 859

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-859 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 859 Pop
Lexington-Fayette Urban CountyFayette County329,75140.2%
CovingtonKenton County41,8475.1%
RichmondMadison County40,6635.0%
FlorenceBoone County34,0184.2%
NicholasvilleJessamine County33,8574.1%
IndependenceKenton County30,1983.7%
ErlangerKenton County20,1582.5%
WinchesterClark County19,5142.4%
DanvilleBoyle County17,7362.2%
Fort ThomasCampbell County17,1422.1%
BereaMadison County16,6622.0%
NewportKenton County13,9981.7%
AlexandriaCampbell County10,9941.3%
VersaillesWoodford County10,7341.3%
ParisBourbon County10,1301.2%
HarrodsburgMercer County9,5761.2%
ElsmereKenton County9,5211.2%
Fort MitchellKenton County8,7511.1%
EdgewoodKenton County8,5031.0%
UnionBoone County7,9371.0%

Counties Covered by Area Code 859

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Kentucky

County NameTotal Population% of 859 Area% of County
Fayette County327,07140.2%100%
Kenton County174,44123.3%100%
Madison County99,6007.0%58%
Campbell County94,0545.9%51%
Boone County143,4905.1%29%
Jessamine County56,3164.9%71%
Clark County37,6842.4%52%
Boyle County31,2972.4%64%
Woodford County27,6841.5%45%
Grant County25,7321.3%41%
Bourbon County20,3371.2%50%
Mercer County23,4991.2%41%
Montgomery County28,8131.1%30%
Harrison County19,4670.8%34%
Garrard County17,9480.5%23%
Washington County12,3100.4%25%
Pendleton County14,8010.3%15%
Nicholas County7,7520.3%27%
Gallatin County8,7640.2%20%

☎️Area Code 859 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 576 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

63% Landline26% Wireless11% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(859) 200-📱WirelessRICHMONDNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(859) 201-📞LandlineLEXINGTONLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KY02/12/2004
(859) 202-📱WirelessLEXINGTONCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY11/24/2015
(859) 203-💻VoIPWARSAWONVOY, LLC - KY03/16/2016
(859) 204-💻VoIPLEXINGTONPEERLESS NETWORK OF KENTUCKY, LLC - KY01/29/2025
(859) 205-💻VoIPWINCHESTERONVOY, LLC - KYN/A
(859) 206-📱WirelessCOVINGTONCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY05/16/2014
(859) 207-📞LandlineLEXINGTONLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KYN/A
(859) 208-📱WirelessFORDNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA03/03/2005
(859) 209-📱WirelessDANVILLECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY12/06/2005
(859) 210-📱WirelessSPRINGFLDCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY02/08/2021
(859) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(859) 212-💻VoIPBOONEONVOY, LLC - KYN/A
(859) 213-📱WirelessLEXINGTONCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY03/08/2002
(859) 214-📞LandlineVERSAILLESTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC11/23/2011
(859) 215-📞LandlineWILMORELEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KYN/A
(859) 216-📞LandlineNOMIDDLETNTWC IP ENABLED SERVICES, LLC10/24/2016
(859) 217-💻VoIPSPRINGFLDONVOY, LLC - KYN/A
(859) 218-📞LandlineLEXINGTONWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTON12/09/2004
(859) 219-📞LandlineLEXINGTONWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTONN/A
(859) 220-💻VoIPJUNCTIONCYONVOY, LLC - KYN/A
(859) 221-📱WirelessLEXINGTONCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KYN/A
(859) 222-💻VoIPLEXINGTONONVOY, LLC - KYN/A
(859) 223-📞LandlineLEXINGTONWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTONN/A
(859) 224-📞LandlineLEXINGTONWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTONN/A
(859) 225-📞LandlineLEXINGTONWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTONN/A
(859) 226-📞LandlineLEXINGTONWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTONN/A
(859) 227-📱WirelessLEXINGTONNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(859) 228-📞LandlineBEREAWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTON10/07/2002
(859) 229-📱WirelessLEXINGTONNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(859) 230-📱WirelessLEXINGTONNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(859) 231-📞LandlineLEXINGTONWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTONN/A
(859) 232-📞LandlineLEXINGTONWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTONN/A
(859) 233-📞LandlineLEXINGTONWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTONN/A
(859) 234-📞LandlineCYNTHIANABELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(859) 235-📞LandlineCYNTHIANABELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(859) 236-📞LandlineDANVILLEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(859) 237-📞LandlineBEREAWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTON05/25/2012
(859) 238-📞LandlineDANVILLEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(859) 239-📞LandlineDANVILLEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(859) 240-📱WirelessCOVINGTONCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KYN/A
(859) 241-📞LandlineNICHOLASVLPAETEC ITEL, LLC05/22/2002
(859) 242-📱WirelessWILLIAMSTNCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - KY02/19/2002
(859) 243-📞LandlineLEXINGTONWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTONN/A
(859) 244-📞LandlineLEXINGTONWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTONN/A
(859) 245-📞LandlineLEXINGTONWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTONN/A
(859) 246-📞LandlineLEXINGTONWINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTONN/A
(859) 247-📞LandlineHARRODSBGPOWERTEL KENTUCKY LICENSES, INC.06/06/2001
(859) 248-📞LandlineRICHMONDPOWERTEL KENTUCKY LICENSES, INC.01/18/2002
(859) 249-📞LandlineWINCHESTERNUSO, LLCN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 859

Where is area code 859 located?

Area code 859 is located in Kentucky (United States), serving cities like Lexington-Fayette Urban County, Covington, Richmond, Florence, Nicholasville, Independence, Erlanger, Winchester, Danville, Fort Thomas.

What timezone is area code 859?

Area code 859 operates in the Eastern / Central timezone.

What state is area code 859?

Area code 859 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Kentucky.

Is area code 859 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 859 is an official geographic area code for Kentucky. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Kentucky

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 859.

270
Eastern / Central
Area Code 270
Bowling Green, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Paducah, Radcliff, Madisonville, Murray, Glasgow
364
Eastern / Central
Area Code 364
Bowling Green, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Paducah, Radcliff, Madisonville, Murray, Glasgow
502
Eastern / Central
Area Code 502
Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (balance), Georgetown, Jeffersontown, Frankfort, Mount Washington, Shelbyville, St. Matthews, Shively, Shepherdsville, Bardstown
606
Eastern / Central
Area Code 606
Ashland, Somerset, Middlesborough, Maysville, Corbin, London, Flatwoods, Pikeville, Morehead, Monticello