Area Code 786Florida

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 786 is located in Florida and operates on Eastern Time . The largest city served is Miami .

Coverage Area

Area code 786 — Florida

Area Code Details

Area Code
786
State / Province
Florida (FL)
Country
United States
Time Zone
Eastern Time Eastern Time
Local Time Now
Status
Active
Code Type
General Purpose Code
In Service Since
March 1, 1998
Assigned
January 6, 1998
Population Served
~567,751 est.
Overlay Complex
305/645/786

Cities Served

Largest City Miami

History & Relationships

Split from

305
Florida

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

5 rate centers identified within area code 786

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 786

What state is area code 786?

Area code 786 is located in Florida, United States.

Where is area code 786 from?

Area code 786 originates from Florida. It operates in the Eastern Time zone.

What time zone is area code 786?

Area code 786 falls within the Eastern Time zone (Eastern Time).

What cities are in area code 786?

Area code 786 serves cities including Miami, Homestead, North Dade, Keys, Perrine.

Is a call from area code 786 a scam?

Area code 786 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Florida. Like any area code, individual numbers using 786 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.