Area Code 859

Lexington, Kentucky · EST/EDT (UTC-5) · United States

Area Code
859
City
Lexington, KY
Time Zone
EST/EDT
UTC Offset
UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
2000

Where Is Area Code 859?

Lexington, Covington, Florence — central and northern Kentucky

Horse Capital of the World. University of Kentucky. Bourbon Trail.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
LexingtonCovingtonFlorenceRichmond

Time Zone for Area Code 859

Standard Time
EST (UTC-5)
Daylight Time
EDT (UTC-4)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/New_York

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 859?

Area code 859 is located in Lexington, Kentucky (United States). It covers Lexington, Covington, Florence — central and northern Kentucky.

What time zone is area code 859 in?

Area code 859 (Lexington, Kentucky) is in the EST/EDT time zone. Standard time is UTC-5 and UTC-4 during Daylight Saving Time.

Is area code 859 a scam?

Area code 859 is a legitimate NANPA-assigned code serving Lexington, Kentucky. However, scammers can spoof any area code. If you receive an unexpected call from (859), verify the caller before sharing personal information.

What time is it in area code 859 right now?

Area code 859 follows EST/EDT (UTC-5). See the live clock at whattime.city/louisville/ for the exact current time in Lexington.

When was area code 859 introduced?

Area code 859 was introduced in 2000. Horse Capital of the World. University of Kentucky. Bourbon Trail.