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Connecticut Area Codes

Directory of all 4 telephone area codes assigned to Connecticut.

Total Codes
4
Active Prefixes

Connecticut phone numbers are served by 4 area codes operating in the Eastern timezone.Because an overlay is active, 10-digit dialing is mandatory across much of the state. No area codes in Connecticut are currently flagged as high-risk scams.

Area Codes
4
Timezone(s)
Eastern
Overlay Pairs
2
Scam Warnings
0

Most populated prefix: area code 203 (Connecticut)

Major Cities Served by Connecticut Area Codes

The most populous urban centers and census places covered by Connecticut's area codes, ranked by population.

Bridgeport152,273
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Stamford139,535
Western Connecticut Planning Region
New Haven138,774
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Hartford121,981
Capitol Planning Region
Waterbury115,771
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Norwalk94,508
Western Connecticut Planning Region
Danbury89,033
Western Connecticut Planning Region
New Britain76,286
Capitol Planning Region
Bristol62,341
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Meriden60,810
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
West Haven55,351
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Milford City (balance)51,215
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

Connecticut Area Code FAQs

Quick answers to common questions about Connecticut telephone area codes.

How many area codes does Connecticut have?

Connecticut has 4 area codes: 203, 475, 860, 959.

What timezone do Connecticut area codes use?

Connecticut area codes operate in the Eastern timezone.

What is the most populated area code in Connecticut?

Area code 203 is the most populous prefix in Connecticut based on covered city population.

Which Connecticut area codes share an overlay?

203 and 475, 860 and 959. Overlay codes serve the same area, which is why 10-digit dialing is required.

Are there scam area codes in Connecticut?

Connecticut has no area codes currently flagged as high-risk scams.

About Connecticut Area Codes & Phone Dialing Rules

When placing calls within Connecticut, ten-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit telephone number) is required in overlay regions where multiple area codes serve the same geographic boundaries.