859 area code
Lexington area, Eastern Time.Area code 859 covers Lexington, Covington, Boone and 39 more places in Kentucky, on Eastern Time.
Right now in Covington
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 10 AM to 9 PM (Kentucky law)
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Where 859 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 859 has 42. Each one's share is how many 859 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN.
- Lexington29%
- Covington17%
- Boone6%
- Winchester5%
- Richmond4%
- Danville3%
- Mount Sterling2%
Also: Berea, Harrodsburg, Alexandria, Cynthiana, Nicholasville, Paris, Independence, Versailles, Walton, Williamstown, Lancaster, Springfield + 23 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call an 859 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Kentucky law. Hold every 859 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 859Every day, 10 AM to 9 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
- Kentucky lawEvery day, 10 AM to 9 PMCalls to residences.KRS 367.46955(16) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 859 area code
859 went into service on April 1, 2000, split off from 606. Local calls take all 10 digits.
- 2000859 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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859 area code FAQ
What area code is 859?
859 is a Kentucky area code for Lexington, Covington, Boone, Winchester and 38 more places.
What time zone is the 859 area code in?
Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 859 numbers?
Every day, 10 AM to 9 PM, local time, under Kentucky law.
When did the 859 area code start?
On April 1, 2000. It was split from 606.
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