959 Area Code

Q: What is the 959 area code?

The 959 area code is an overlay of 860 serving central and eastern Connecticut including Hartford, New Britain, Middletown and New London.

Q: When was the 959 area code activated?

959 was activated in August 2014 to expand numbering capacity in the 860 region.

Q: Where is area code 959 located?

It covers parts of Connecticut including Hartford, Manchester, New Britain, Middletown, Norwich and New London.

The 959 area code is a telephone area code in the state of Connecticut, USA. It was introduced as an overlay to the existing 860 area code � the 959 resource was announced in the early 2000s and officially activated in August 2014 to add numbering capacity for much of central, eastern, and northern Connecticut. The 959/860 complex serves the Hartford metro and many surrounding communities, combining state government, higher education, manufacturing, and suburban residential areas.

Understanding the 959 Area Code

The 959 area code functions as an overlay for 860, so both codes serve the same geographic region. This area includes Connecticut�s state capital, mid-size cities, college towns, shoreline communities to the east, and rural northern counties. Major economic sectors in the 959 region include insurance, healthcare, education, manufacturing, defense and maritime support � with notable institutions such as the state government in Hartford and the University of Connecticut (UConn) in Storrs.

959 Area Code Map and Location

The 959 area code map covers large portions of central and eastern Connecticut. Counties and areas commonly served by 959/860 include:

Hartford County
New London County
Tolland County
Windham County
Litchfield County
Middlesex County

Major Cities and Communities in the 959 Area Code

Hartford (state capital)
Manchester
New Britain
Bristol
Middletown
Norwich
Torrington
New London
West Hartford
East Hartford
Vernon
Storrs (UConn)

ZIP Codes in the 959 Area Code

Representative ZIP codes served within the 959/860 area include:

06103 - Hartford, CT
06040 - Manchester, CT
06053 - New Britain, CT
06010 - Bristol, CT
06457 - Middletown, CT
06360 - Norwich, CT
06790 - Torrington, CT
06320 - New London, CT

Time Zone

The 959 area code is located in the Eastern Time Zone (ET) and observes Daylight Saving Time:

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

Dialing & Phone Service

Overlay Code: 860 (959 overlays the 860 region; both codes are used in the same area).
Local Dialing: 10-digit dialing (area code + number) is required across the overlay complex.
Long-Distance (U.S./Canada): 1 + 959 (or 860) + 7-digit number
International: +1 959 (or +1 860) + local number
Services: Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business

What Area Code is 959? / Where is Area Code 959?

What area code is 959? � The 959 area code is a Connecticut telephone area code used as an overlay to 860, serving much of central, eastern, and northern Connecticut including Hartford and surrounding communities.

Where is area code 959 located? � The 959 area code is located in Connecticut, USA, covering the Hartford metropolitan area and nearby counties such as New London, Tolland, Windham, Litchfield and Middlesex.

What�s area code 959? � It is the overlay numbering plan area activated to relieve number exhaustion in the 860 region and provide additional telephone numbers for Connecticut�s central and eastern communities.

Map

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the 959 area code?

The 959 area code is an overlay telephone area code serving the same geographic region as 860 in central and eastern Connecticut.

When was the 959 area code activated?

959 was announced in the early 2000s and was put into service (activated) in August 2014 to expand numbering capacity in the 860 region.

Where is area code 959 located?

It covers Connecticut communities such as Hartford, Manchester, New Britain, Middletown, Norwich and New London.

Does 959 have an overlay code?

Yes. 959 overlays the 860 area � both codes serve the same region and 10-digit dialing is required.

What time zone is 959 in?

Eastern Time Zone (ET).

What major cities are in the 959 area code?

Major cities include Hartford (state capital), Manchester, New Britain, Middletown, Norwich, and New London.

Feature	Details
Area Code	959
Overlay Code	860
State	Connecticut
Region Covered	Central & Eastern Connecticut (Hartford metro, New London, Tolland, Windham, Litchfield)
Established	Announced early 2000s; activated August 2014
Time Zone	Eastern Time Zone (ET)
Major Cities	Hartford, Manchester, New Britain, Middletown, Norwich, New London
Primary Counties	Hartford, New London, Tolland, Windham, Litchfield, Middlesex
ZIP Codes	06xxx (e.g., 06103, 06040, 06053, 06010, 06457)
Services	Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business
Dialing Format	+1 959/860 XXX XXXX (10-digit dialing required)
Country	United States
Notable Features	State capital (Hartford), UConn presence, insurance & healthcare hubs, defense & maritime activity

Ares Code	Office / Place	Address
959 Area Code	University of Hartford	200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117
959 Area Code	Central Connecticut State University	1615 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06050
959 Area Code	Wesleyan University	45 Wyllys Ave, Middletown, CT 06459
959 Area Code	Hartford Hospital	80 Seymour St, Hartford, CT 06102
959 Area Code	Lawrence & Memorial Hospital	365 Montauk Ave, New London, CT 06320
959 Area Code	Middlesex Hospital	28 Crescent St, Middletown, CT 06457
959 Area Code	Bank of America	100 Pearl St, Hartford, CT 06103
959 Area Code	Wells Fargo Bank	50 Main St, New Britain, CT 06051
959 Area Code	People's United Bank	350 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
959 Area Code	Hartford City Hall	550 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103
959 Area Code	New Britain City Hall	27 W Main St, New Britain, CT 06051
959 Area Code	Middletown City Hall	245 DeKoven Dr, Middletown, CT 06457
959 Area Code	Bushnell Park	20 Jewell St, Hartford, CT 06103
959 Area Code	Ocean Beach Park	98 Neptune Ave, New London, CT 06320
959 Area Code	Wesleyan University Arboretum	45 Wyllys Ave, Middletown, CT 06459
959 Area Code	Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art	600 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103
959 Area Code	Lyman Allyn Art Museum	625 Williams St, New London, CT 06320
959 Area Code	Kidcity Children's Museum	30 Washington St, Middletown, CT 06457
959 Area Code	Westfarms Mall	501 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06107
959 Area Code	New London Shopping Center	150 Broad St, New London, CT 06320
959 Area Code	Middletown Plaza	1165 Saybrook Rd, Middletown, CT 06457
959 Area Code	Hartford Marriott Downtown	200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
959 Area Code	The Whaler's Inn	243 State St, New London, CT 06320
959 Area Code	Courtyard by Marriott	1405 Washington St, Middletown, CT 06457
959 Area Code	Hartford Union Station	30 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103
959 Area Code	New London Union Station	35 Water St, New London, CT 06320
959 Area Code	Middletown Bus Station	350 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
959 Area Code	Bradley International Airport	100 Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

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