859 Area Code

Q: When was the 859 area code created?

It was established in 1999 as a split from area code 606.

The 859 area code is a telephone area code in the state of Kentucky, USA. It was established in 1999 as a split from the 606 area code. The 859 area code primarily serves the central and northern parts of Kentucky, including cities such as Lexington, Covington, Richmond, and Florence.

Understanding the 859 Area Code

The 859 area code covers urban, suburban, and rural regions of central and northern Kentucky. Lexington is the largest city in this area code and serves as a cultural, educational, and economic hub. The region includes several universities, manufacturing centers, and small towns, making it a diverse mix of residential and commercial areas.

859 Area Code Map and Location

The 859 area code map spans several counties, including:

Fayette County
Kenton County
Boone County
Madison County
Campbell County
Scott County

Major Cities in the 859 Area Code

Lexington
Covington
Richmond
Florence
Georgetown
Independence
Burlington
Paris
Winchester
Newport

ZIP Codes in the 859 Area Code

Some common ZIP codes include:

40502 - Lexington, KY
41011 - Covington, KY
40475 - Richmond, KY
41042 - Florence, KY
40324 - Georgetown, KY
41051 - Independence, KY
41005 - Burlington, KY
40361 - Paris, KY
40391 - Winchester, KY
41071 - Newport, KY

Time Zone

The 859 area code is located in the Eastern Time Zone (ET):

Standard Time: UTC -5
Daylight Saving Time: UTC -4

Dialing & Phone Service

Overlay Code: None
Local Dialing: 10-digit dialing is required
Long-Distance: 1 + 859 + 7-digit number
International: +1 859 + local number
Services: Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business

What Area Code is 859? / Where is Area Code 859?

What area code is 859? � The 859 area code is a Kentucky telephone area code serving the central and northern regions of the state.

Where is area code 859 located? � The 859 area code is located in central and northern Kentucky, USA, including cities such as Lexington, Covington, Richmond, and Florence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the 859 area code?

The 859 area code is a telephone area code serving central and northern Kentucky, including major cities like Lexington and Covington.

When was the 859 area code created?

It was established in 1999 as a split from area code 606.

Where is area code 859 located?

It serves central and northern Kentucky, including Lexington, Covington, Richmond, and surrounding areas.

Does 859 have overlays?

No, the 859 area code does not currently have an overlay code.

What time zone is 859 in?

Eastern Time Zone (ET).

Feature	Details
Area Code	859
State	Kentucky
Region Covered	Central and Northern Kentucky
Established	1999
Overlay Code	None
Time Zone	Eastern Time Zone (ET)
Major Cities	Lexington, Covington, Richmond, Florence, Georgetown
ZIP Codes	40324 - 41071
Services	Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business
Dialing Format	+1 859 XXX XXXX
Country	United States

Ares Code	Office / Place	Address
859 Area Code	University of Kentucky	Lexington, KY 40506
859 Area Code	Bluegrass Community and Technical College	470 Cooper Dr, Lexington, KY 40506
859 Area Code	Gateway Community & Technical College	500 Technology Way, Covington, KY 41011
859 Area Code	Eastern Kentucky University	521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
859 Area Code	Northern Kentucky University � Florence Campus	4820 Cooper Rd, Florence, KY 41042
859 Area Code	UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital	800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536
859 Area Code	St. Elizabeth Medical Center	1 Medical Village Dr, Edgewood, KY 41017
859 Area Code	St. Elizabeth Florence	7500 US Hwy 42, Florence, KY 41042
859 Area Code	St. Elizabeth Medical Center � Newport	1 Medical Village Dr, Newport, KY 41071
859 Area Code	Baptist Health Richmond	1001 Barnes Mill Rd, Richmond, KY 40475
859 Area Code	Bank of Kentucky	125 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
859 Area Code	PNC Bank	6th St & Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011
859 Area Code	Chase Bank	8005 Mall Rd, Florence, KY 41042
859 Area Code	Fifth Third Bank	1 W 3rd St, Newport, KY 41071
859 Area Code	Wells Fargo Bank	50 S 5th St, Richmond, KY 40475
859 Area Code	Fayette County Courthouse	162 N Limestone St, Lexington, KY 40507
859 Area Code	Kenton County Courthouse	301 Court St, Covington, KY 41011
859 Area Code	Boone County Courthouse	3000 Washington St, Florence, KY 41042
859 Area Code	Campbell County Courthouse	8352 E Main St, Newport, KY 41071
859 Area Code	Madison County Courthouse	101 W Main St, Richmond, KY 40475
859 Area Code	Raven Run Nature Sanctuary	3880 Raven Run Way, Lexington, KY 40515
859 Area Code	Devou Park	1200 Park Dr, Covington, KY 41011
859 Area Code	Florence Nature Park	8100 Ewing Blvd, Florence, KY 41042
859 Area Code	Newport on the Levee	1 Levee Way, Newport, KY 41071
859 Area Code	Berea College Forest	Berea, KY 40404
859 Area Code	Mary Todd Lincoln House	578 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
859 Area Code	Kenton County Public Library	502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY 41011
859 Area Code	Boone County Arboretum	9199 Camp Ernst Rd, Florence, KY 41042
859 Area Code	Newport Aquarium	1 Aquarium Way, Newport, KY 41071
859 Area Code	Daniel Boone National Forest Visitor Center	6501 KY-52, Richmond, KY 40475
859 Area Code	The Summit at Fritz Farm	1900 Berkeley St, Lexington, KY 40509
859 Area Code	Rookwood Commons & Pavilion	2692 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208
859 Area Code	Florence Mall	8100 Mall Rd, Florence, KY 41042
859 Area Code	Newport on the Levee Shops	1 Levee Way, Newport, KY 41071
859 Area Code	Richmond Centre Mall	1212 Chilesburg Rd, Richmond, KY 40475
859 Area Code	Hyatt Regency Lexington	401 W High St, Lexington, KY 40507
859 Area Code	Holiday Inn Covington	601 W 3rd St, Covington, KY 41011
859 Area Code	Courtyard by Marriott Florence	8001 Mall Rd, Florence, KY 41042
859 Area Code	Hampton Inn & Suites Newport	30 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071
859 Area Code	Hilton Garden Inn Richmond	1100 Wilkinson Blvd, Richmond, KY 40475
859 Area Code	Lexington Transit Center	100 E Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507
859 Area Code	Covington Bus Terminal	14 E 6th St, Covington, KY 41011
859 Area Code	Florence Transit Center	8100 Mall Rd, Florence, KY 41042
859 Area Code	Newport Transit Hub	1 Levee Way, Newport, KY 41071
859 Area Code	Richmond Transit Center	101 W Main St, Richmond, KY 40475

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