Where is area code 860 located and what state is area code 860?

Area code 860 is located in Connecticut (United States), covering major cities and regions including Hartford, New Britain, Bristol, Middletown, Norwich, Torrington, New London, Groton, Danielson, Jewett City.

How to call area code 860 and do I need to dial area code 860?

To dial a number in area code 860, format your call as +1 (860) XXX-XXXX. Mandatory 10-digit dialing is required in overlay regions.

Is area code 860 a scam, spam, or dangerous call?

Area code 860 is a legitimate geographic area code for Connecticut. However, scammers frequently spoof numbers from any area code, so exercise caution with unknown callers.

North American Area CodeEastern Time Zone

Area Code 860 Location & Details

Q: What timezone is area code 860?

Area code 860 operates on the Eastern timezone.

State / Region: Connecticut • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Hartford, New Britain, Bristol, Middletown, Norwich, Torrington, New London, Groton, Danielson, Jewett City

Standard Dial Format

+1 (860) XXX-XXXX

Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)

What State is Area Code 860?

ConnecticutState Hub →

Country Territory

United States

860 Area Code Time Zone

Eastern

860 Overlay Codes

959

Area Code 860 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Connecticut (Eastern Timezone)

Lat: 41.57° • Lng: -72.47°

📍 Geographic Center: ConnecticutMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 860 Located?

Telephone area code 860 is assigned to Connecticut in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Hartford, New Britain, Bristol, Middletown, Norwich, Torrington, New London, Groton, Danielson, Jewett City.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:860 serves Connecticut (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 860, standard 10-digit dialing (860) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 860?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 860? Here is how to trace who is calling from 860 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

Legitimate contacts usually leave a detailed voicemail or caller ID record.

Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

Robocallers often fake incoming caller ID numbers using your local 860 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 860 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 860, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (860) + 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 + 860 + 7-digit number.
Do I need to dial area code 860 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 860

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-860 calling area

15 Major Cities Listed

City Name	County	Population	% of 860 Pop
Hartford	Capitol Planning Region	121,981	28.1%
New Britain	Capitol Planning Region	76,286	17.6%
Bristol	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	62,341	14.4%
Middletown	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	48,439	11.2%
Norwich	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	40,001	9.2%
Torrington	Northwest Hills Planning Region	35,796	8.2%
New London	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	28,003	6.4%
Groton	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	10,160	2.3%
Danielson	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	4,265	1.0%
Jewett City	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	3,456	0.8%
Litchfield	Northwest Hills Planning Region	1,220	0.3%
Stonington	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	1,017	0.2%
Bantam	Northwest Hills Planning Region	772	0.2%
Groton Long Point	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	522	0.1%
Fenwick	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	44	0.0%

Counties Covered by Area Code 860

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Connecticut

County Name	Total Population	% of 860 Area	% of County
Capitol Planning Region	989,194	45.7%	20%
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	283,171	19.1%	29%
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	461,480	14.4%	14%
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	177,047	11.2%	27%
Northwest Hills Planning Region	114,280	8.7%	33%
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	97,627	1.0%	4%

☎️Area Code 860 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 799 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

79% Landline17% Wireless4% VoIP

Prefix	Line Usage	Rate Center	Assigned Carrier	Assign Date
(860) 200-	💻VoIP	HARTFORD	ONVOY, LLC - CT	11/23/2015
(860) 201-	📞Landline	TORRINGTON	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	N/A
(860) 202-	📱Wireless	HARTFORD	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	N/A
(860) 203-	📞Landline	CT	Local Exchange Carrier	N/A
(860) 204-	📞Landline	NORWICH	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 205-	📱Wireless	HARTFORD	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	N/A
(860) 206-	📞Landline	HARTFORD	COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC	N/A
(860) 207-	📱Wireless	WILLIMNTIC	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CT	02/27/2013
(860) 208-	📱Wireless	WILLIMNTIC	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	N/A
(860) 209-	📞Landline	HARTFORD	OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - CT	08/01/2002
(860) 210-	📞Landline	NEWMILFORD	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 211-	📞Landline	XXXXXXXXXX	MULTIPLE OCN LISTING	N/A
(860) 212-	📱Wireless	HARTFORD	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	N/A
(860) 213-	📞Landline	NORWICH	OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. - CT	N/A
(860) 214-	📱Wireless	HARTFORD	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CT	N/A
(860) 215-	📱Wireless	NORWICH	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CT	12/06/2011
(860) 216-	📞Landline	HARTFORD	COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC	N/A
(860) 217-	📞Landline	SIMSBURY	COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC	N/A
(860) 218-	📞Landline	HARTFORD	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	02/12/2004
(860) 219-	📞Landline	WINDSOR	COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC	N/A
(860) 220-	📞Landline	HARTFORD	AMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLC	N/A
(860) 221-	📞Landline	HARTFORD	TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CT	N/A
(860) 222-	💻VoIP	NORWICH	BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CT	08/23/2010
(860) 223-	📞Landline	NEWBRITAIN	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 224-	📞Landline	NEWBRITAIN	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 225-	📞Landline	NEWBRITAIN	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 226-	📞Landline	HARTFORD	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(860) 227-	📱Wireless	OLD SAYBRK	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CT	N/A
(860) 228-	📞Landline	COLUMBIA	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 229-	📞Landline	NEWBRITAIN	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 230-	📞Landline	PLAINFIELD	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 231-	📞Landline	HARTFORD	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 232-	📞Landline	HARTFORD	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 233-	📞Landline	HARTFORD	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 234-	📱Wireless	WILLIMNTIC	METROPCS, INC.	N/A
(860) 235-	📱Wireless	NEW LONDON	CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CT	N/A
(860) 236-	📞Landline	HARTFORD	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 237-	📞Landline	NORWICH	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CT	N/A
(860) 238-	📞Landline	WINSTED	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	N/A
(860) 239-	📞Landline	ENFIELD	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	N/A
(860) 240-	📞Landline	HARTFORD	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 241-	📞Landline	HARTFORD	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 242-	📞Landline	HARTFORD	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 243-	📞Landline	HARTFORD	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 244-	📞Landline	HARTFORD	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 245-	📞Landline	MYSTIC	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 246-	📞Landline	HARTFORD	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 247-	📞Landline	HARTFORD	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A
(860) 248-	📞Landline	CORNWALL	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CT	N/A
(860) 249-	📞Landline	HARTFORD	SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELCO DBA FRONTIER COMM OF CT	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 860

Where is area code 860 located?

Area code 860 is located in Connecticut (United States), serving cities like Hartford, New Britain, Bristol, Middletown, Norwich, Torrington, New London, Groton, Danielson, Jewett City.