Area Code 959: Connecticut, Connecticut
959 is a telephone area code serving Connecticut. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 959 are located in Connecticut, United States (NANP region: North/East).
How to Dial Area Code 959
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 959 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 959 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 959 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 959 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 959 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 959 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 959
Calls to a 959 number ring in the America/New_York time zone, standard offset UTC-05:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Other Area Codes in Connecticut
These codes also serve Connecticut. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
See all 4 area codes in Connecticut →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 959?
Area code 959 is in Connecticut, United States. It covers Hartford (overlay).
What time zone is area code 959 in?
Area code 959 rings in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-05:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 959?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 959, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 959.
Is area code 959 toll-free?
No. 959 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.