Area Code 986 — Idaho

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 986 is located in Idaho and operates on Pacific Time . The largest city served is Boise .

Area Code Details

Area Code: 986
State / Province: Idaho (ID)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Pacific Time Pacific Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: September 5, 2017
Assigned: November 2, 2015
Population Served: ~404,276 est.
Overlay Complex: 208/986

Cities Served

Largest City Boise

Boise Idaho Falls Coeur D'Alene Post Falls Moscow Filer Parma Weippe Bayview Cascade Deary Warm Lake Powell

History & Relationships

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Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

13 rate centers identified within area code 986

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 986

What state is area code 986?

Area code 986 is located in Idaho, United States.

Where is area code 986 from?

Area code 986 originates from Idaho. It operates in the Pacific Time zone.

What time zone is area code 986?

Area code 986 falls within the Pacific Time zone (Pacific Time).

What cities are in area code 986?

Area code 986 serves cities including Boise, Idaho Falls, Coeur D'Alene, Post Falls, Moscow, Filer, Parma, Weippe, and more.

Is a call from area code 986 a scam?

Area code 986 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Idaho. Like any area code, individual numbers using 986 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.