859 Area Code — Lexington, KY
Area code 859 serves Lexington and 4 other cities in Kentucky. Local time follows America/New_York. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Kentucky
- Primary city
- Lexington
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1999
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 859
The 859 area code covers 5 cities and communities in Kentucky.
- Lexington
- Florence
- Covington
- Richmond
- Nicholasville
About Area Code 859
Area code 859 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1999. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Kentucky region anchored on Lexington.
859 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 859 line.
Mobile numbers in 859 are portable: a person who moved away from Lexington may still carry a 859 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 859 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Kentucky, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Kentucky.
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859 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 859?
Area code 859 is located in Kentucky, primarily serving Lexington and surrounding cities including Florence, Covington, Richmond. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 859 area code?
859 is a Kentucky area code. It was put into service in 1999 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 859 a scam area code?
859 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Kentucky. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 859 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 859 use?
Area code 859 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Kentucky time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 859 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 859 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.