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Area Code 986 Location & Details

State / Region: Idaho • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Boise City, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Coeur D'alene, Twin Falls, Post Falls, Rexburg

Standard Dial Format
+1 (986) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 986?
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Country Territory
United States
986 Area Code Time Zone
Mountain / Pacific
986 Overlay Codes
208

Area Code 986 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Idaho (Mountain / Pacific Timezone)

Lat: 44.07° • Lng: -114.86°
📍 Geographic Center: IdahoMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 986 Located?

Telephone area code 986 is assigned to Idaho in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Boise City, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Coeur D'alene, Twin Falls, Post Falls, Rexburg.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:986 serves Idaho (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 986, standard 10-digit dialing (986) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 986?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 986? Here is how to trace who is calling from 986 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

Legitimate contacts usually leave a detailed voicemail or caller ID record.

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Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

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How to Call Area Code 986 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 986, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (986) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 986 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 986 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 986

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-986 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 986 Pop
Boise CityAda County238,42917.8%
MeridianAda County142,98810.7%
NampaCanyon County120,3849.0%
CaldwellCanyon County76,6295.7%
Idaho FallsJefferson County71,7855.4%
PocatelloBannock County58,7714.4%
Coeur D'aleneKootenai County58,1794.3%
Twin FallsJerome County56,2164.2%
Post FallsKootenai County46,7153.5%
RexburgMadison County40,3343.0%
LewistonNez Perce County34,7172.6%
EagleAda County34,6582.6%
KunaAda County31,5252.4%
MoscowLatah County26,7212.0%
StarCanyon County20,8741.6%
AmmonBonneville County20,1191.5%
HaydenKootenai County17,3631.3%
ChubbuckBingham County16,8231.3%
Mountain HomeElmore County16,7791.3%
JeromeJerome County13,7311.0%

Counties Covered by Area Code 986

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Idaho

County NameTotal Population% of 986 Area% of County
Ada County535,22534.3%86%
Canyon County267,44417.4%87%
Kootenai County188,39810.1%72%
Jerome County26,2885.6%100%
Jefferson County34,8565.4%100%
Bannock County90,9694.4%65%
Madison County54,9483.7%91%
Nez Perce County42,8942.6%81%
Bingham County50,9662.6%70%
Latah County41,7382.0%64%
Bonneville County133,7931.7%17%
Elmore County29,5751.3%57%
Cassia County26,2101.2%62%
Payette County27,6791.2%58%
Bonner County53,6500.8%20%
Blaine County25,7010.7%39%
Gem County21,4500.7%41%
Minidoka County22,7270.5%28%
Washington County11,4920.5%54%
Franklin County15,6620.5%39%
Gooding County16,3990.5%42%
Lewis County3,7130.5%100%
Twin Falls County96,4670.4%5%
Power County8,3330.4%57%
Adams County5,0100.3%82%
Camas County1,2870.3%100%
Lemhi County8,4080.2%39%
Caribou County7,2220.2%44%

☎️Area Code 986 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 198 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

62% Landline15% Wireless24% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(986) 200-📞LandlineBOISEVONAGE AMERICA LLC03/16/2018
(986) 201-📞LandlineCALDWELLTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - ID03/08/2019
(986) 202-📞LandlineLEADORETELNYX LLCN/A
(986) 203-💻VoIPBLUEBELLONVOY, LLC - ID04/02/2021
(986) 204-💻VoIPCALDWELLBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ID07/13/2021
(986) 205-📱WirelessSANDPOINTCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - ID06/15/2021
(986) 206-💻VoIPNAMPABANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ID08/26/2021
(986) 207-💻VoIPMELBABANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ID09/09/2021
(986) 208-📞LandlineIDAHOFALLSBARR TELL USA, INC.08/07/2024
(986) 209-📱WirelessKETCHUMT-MOBILE USA, INC.05/19/2021
(986) 210-📞LandlineBOISETELNYX LLC10/08/2021
(986) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(986) 212-📞LandlineEMMETTAT&T - LOCAL10/22/2021
(986) 213-📞LandlineBOISEIP HORIZON LLC10/25/2021
(986) 214-💻VoIPBLUEBELLBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ID06/17/2022
(986) 215-📞LandlineCOERDALENEIP HORIZON LLC10/25/2021
(986) 216-💻VoIPNAMPABANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ID11/24/2021
(986) 217-📞LandlineBOISEBOOST SUBSCRIBERCO L.L.C.12/17/2021
(986) 218-📱WirelessHORSEHBENDCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - ID01/10/2022
(986) 219-📞LandlineIDAHOFALLSHD CARRIER LLC12/21/2021
(986) 220-📞LandlineFILERFILER MUTUAL TEL CO10/01/2021
(986) 221-💻VoIPWEISERBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ID01/14/2022
(986) 222-📞LandlineRIGBYFRACTEL, LLC03/15/2019
(986) 223-💻VoIPGRASMERDDLBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ID01/28/2022
(986) 224-📞LandlineBOISELEVEL 3 TELECOM OF IDAHO, LLC - ID03/23/2018
(986) 225-💻VoIPMARSINGBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ID02/14/2022
(986) 226-📱WirelessBOISET-MOBILE USA, INC.02/11/2022
(986) 227-💻VoIPDONNELLYBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ID02/14/2022
(986) 228-💻VoIPROCK CREEKONVOY, LLC - IDN/A
(986) 229-📱WirelessBOISET-MOBILE USA, INC.03/28/2022
(986) 230-📱WirelessBOISET-MOBILE USA, INC.07/27/2022
(986) 231-📱WirelessIDAHOFALLSCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - ID09/14/2022
(986) 232-📱WirelessMT HOMECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - ID09/14/2022
(986) 233-📞LandlineBLACKFOOTNUSO, LLC09/15/2022
(986) 234-📞LandlinePIERCEFRACTEL, LLC06/19/2020
(986) 235-💻VoIPSANDPOINTONVOY, LLC - IDN/A
(986) 236-📞LandlineBOISETELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - ID08/10/2021
(986) 237-📞LandlineFRUITLANDFARMERS MUTUAL TEL. CO.10/21/2022
(986) 238-💻VoIPPRIEST RIVONVOY, LLC - ID10/21/2022
(986) 239-📞LandlinePAYETTEFARMERS MUTUAL TELECOM INC.10/24/2022
(986) 240-📞LandlinePOST FALLSCOMMIO, LLC10/24/2022
(986) 241-📱WirelessPLUMERWRLYNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC11/29/2022
(986) 242-📞LandlineABERDEENTON80 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC01/13/2022
(986) 243-📞LandlineRAFT RIVERTON80 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC02/18/2022
(986) 244-📞LandlineCOERDALENEBOOST SUBSCRIBERCO L.L.C.12/07/2022
(986) 245-📞LandlineROCKLANDDIRECT COMMUNICATIONS ROCKLAND, INC.02/14/2022
(986) 246-📞LandlineLEADORELEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - ID12/29/2022
(986) 247-📞LandlineATLANTAFRACTEL, LLC10/02/2020
(986) 248-📞LandlineCOERDALENENUSO, LLC02/01/2023
(986) 249-📞LandlineIDAHOFALLSNUSO, LLC02/09/2023

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 986

Where is area code 986 located?

Area code 986 is located in Idaho (United States), serving cities like Boise City, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Coeur D'alene, Twin Falls, Post Falls, Rexburg.

What timezone is area code 986?

Area code 986 operates in the Mountain / Pacific timezone.

What state is area code 986?

Area code 986 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Idaho.

Is area code 986 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 986 is an official geographic area code for Idaho. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Idaho

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 986.

208
Mountain / Pacific
Area Code 208
Boise City, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Coeur D'alene, Twin Falls, Post Falls, Rexburg