Area code 959
Area code 959 serves Hartford and nearby parts of Connecticut, including New Britain, Bristol and Manchester. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 860 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 959 at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| Main city | Hartford |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 860 |
Cities in 959
- Hartford
- New Britain
- Bristol
- Manchester
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 959 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 959 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 959 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 959
What time zone is area code 959?
Area code 959 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 959?
Area code 959 is in Connecticut. Its main city is Hartford, and it also covers New Britain, Bristol and Manchester.
What are the legal hours to call a 959 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 959?
860 covers the same area as 959, so numbers in the same town can have either code.