Area Code Box

Area code 986

Where is area code 986?

Boise, Coeur d'Alene and Idaho Falls, Idaho

Local time: … (Mountain Time)

StateIdaho
CountryUnited States
Main citiesBoise, Coeur d'Alene and Idaho Falls
Time zonesMountain Time, Pacific Time
Overlay area codes208
In service since2017 (created from 208)
Assigned prefixes189
Dialing format(986) XXX-XXXX · +1 986 XXX XXXX from abroad

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Cities and towns in area code 986

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Phone companies in area code 986

The carriers that hold the most 986 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.

PrefixesCarrier
37Fractel
34Onvoy
26Ton80 Communications
14T-Mobile USA
12Verizon Wireless
10Bandwidth.com CLEC
6New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T)
5Commio

All 189 prefixes in area code 986

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Area codes that overlay 986

Questions

Where is area code 986?
Area code 986 is in Idaho. It serves Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls, Nampa and Caldwell and 105 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 986 in?
Area code 986 uses Mountain Time and Pacific Time. Parts of the area are in different zones, so check the city.
What area codes overlay 986?
208 serves the same area as 986. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
Is a call from area code 986 a scam?
The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 986 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 986 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 986 start?
986 went into service in 2017. It was created from area code 208.
Can a 986 number be outside Idaho?
Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 986 caller can be anywhere.