Area Code 859

Where is area code 859?

Area code 859 serves Kentucky, covering Lexington, Covington, Winchester, Danville, Richmond. In total our directory records 800 phone prefixes in this area code, spread across 43 cities and 20 counties.

The area code sits in the Eastern time zone (UTC-05:00), where the local time is now approximately 4:59 PM. The oldest prefix on record here entered service on 2000-06-13, and the newest on 2015-08-13.

Of the prefixes with a known line type, 28% are wireless and 72% landline — 138 mobile against 361 fixed-line prefixes.

Where is area code 859?

Area code 859 serves Kentucky, including Lexington. It covers 43 cities across 20 counties, in the Eastern time zone.

What time is it in area code 859?

Area code 859 observes Eastern time (UTC-05:00). The current local time is approximately 4:59 PM.

When was area code 859 introduced?

The earliest phone prefix recorded in area code 859 was put in service on 2000-06-13. The most recent was activated on 2015-08-13.

Is a call from 859 safe to answer?

Our directory holds 1,779 caller reports covering 431 numbers in area code 859. A valid area code does not guarantee a legitimate caller, since numbers can be spoofed.

What cities are in area code 859?

The largest places served by area code 859 are Lexington, Covington, Winchester, Danville, Richmond, Harrodsburg, Paris, Mount Sterling. In total it covers 43 cities across 20 counties.

How is a 859 phone number written?

A number in this area code is written +1 (859) XXX-XXXX in international format, or (859) XXX-XXXX domestically. The +1 is the country code shared by the United States, Canada and other NANP members.

Can scammers fake a 859 number?

Yes. Caller ID was built without verification, so a caller can display almost any number. Scammers often pick a number matching the area code of the person they are calling — known as neighbour spoofing — because a local-looking call is answered more often. The US industry response, STIR/SHAKEN, lets carriers sign and verify caller ID, but coverage is still incomplete.

Why do I get calls from numbers with my own area code?

Almost always neighbour spoofing: the caller fabricates a number sharing your area code, and sometimes your prefix, so the call looks like it comes from someone nearby. A matching area code is not evidence that the caller is local.

How do I report a spam call from 859?

Report unwanted calls to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and add your number to the Do Not Call registry at donotcall.gov. Include the caller ID number even if you believe it was spoofed — regulators use the pattern of reports, not the individual number.