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Area code 859

Where the 859 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 859 number from anywhere.

CoversCovington, KentuckyTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeGeographic
Quick answer

The 859 area code is in Covington, Kentucky, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 859 555-0123.

StateKentucky
Main areaCovington
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeGeographic
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since09-Aug-1999

The 859 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Covington, Kentucky. It has been in service since 09-Aug-1999 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

How to dial a 859 number

From abroad+1 859 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 859 555-0123
Locally (same area)859 555-0123

Cities in the 859 area code

A 859 number is usually in one of these places in Kentucky — 4 counties.

Covington KentonFlorence BooneLexington FayetteRichmond Madison

Other Kentucky area codes

270364502606

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 859 area code?

The 859 area code is in Covington, Kentucky, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 859?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 859 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 859, then the number: +1 859 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 859 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 859?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 442 unwanted calls showing a 859 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 76% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 859 at #229 of 670 area codes reported.

Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends153
Other134
Medical & prescriptions43
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)42
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in Kentucky, do not call back: a genuine caller will leave a message or send a text.
  • Scammers fake the number shown on caller ID, so a 859 number can hide a caller anywhere in the world.
  • Never give a code received by text or a bank detail to an unknown caller. In the US, calls can be reported at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Who issues +1 859 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 859:

Windstream Kentucky East, Inc. - Lexington 77Cincinnati Bell 57Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 54New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 53Onvoy, LLC 51Level 3 Communications, LLC 49

About 23.6% of the 577 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 859 number is often a cell phone, and it may have moved to another carrier since.

Sources: FTC Do Not Call reported calls (numbers as reported by consumers, not verified), NANPA central office code assignments.

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