859 Area Code
Kentucky, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:46 AM
Area code 859 is in Kentucky, USA, serving Lexington, Covington, Richmond and Florence. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:46 AM. In service since 2000.
| Area code | 859 |
|---|---|
| Location | Kentucky, USA |
| Major cities | Lexington, Covington, Richmond, Florence, Nicholasville, Independence, Erlanger, Winchester |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| In service since | 2000 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 859?
Kentucky, USA — including Lexington, Covington, Richmond, Florence and Nicholasville.
What time zone is area code 859?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 859 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 859 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 859 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 859 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 859 … .
Is a call from 859 a scam?
Not by itself — 859 is an ordinary geographic area code in Kentucky. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.