860 Area Code in Connecticut, United States

Area code 860 covers most of Connecticut outside the southwestern portion of the state, including cities like Hartford, New Britain, Bristol, and Norwich. It was created in 1995 from a split of area code 203 to manage increasing phone number demands. The region includes the state capital, Hartford, which is known as a major insurance and financial services hub. In 2014, area code 959 was introduced as an overlay to 860, requiring ten-digit dialing for all local calls. The area reflects a balance between urban centers and rural charm, serving Connecticut’s inland and eastern regions. 860 has become a central identifier for communities in the northern and eastern parts of the state.