New Britain, Connecticut

Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5) · CT ·

About Area Codes in New Britain, Connecticut

New Britain, Connecticut is served by 2 area codes: 860, 959. When multiple area codes serve the same geographic area, it typically indicates overlay codes have been added to accommodate growing demand for phone numbers. All local calls within New Britain require 10-digit dialing. The city is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).

Frequently Asked Questions

What area code is New Britain, Connecticut?
New Britain, Connecticut uses area codes 860 and 959.
What time zone is New Britain in?
New Britain is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).
Do I need to dial 10 digits when calling New Britain?
Yes, all local calls in New Britain require 10-digit dialing because the area is served by multiple overlay area codes.
When was area code 860 created?
Area code 860 was established in 1995 as a geographic split from a larger area code region to serve the growing population.
What cities share area code 860 with New Britain?
Other cities sharing area code 860 with New Britain include Avon, Bristol, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, among others.

New Britain, CT · Eastern Time Zone