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Area code 786

Area code 786 covers Miami, Florida. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Florida Major City: Miami Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 305/645/786
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 786?

Area code 786 is assigned to Miami and the surrounding region in Florida. Calls to numbers that start with 786 are routed to this area.

Area code 786 shares its territory with 305, 645. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Miami-Dade CountyMonroe County

Line types

  • Mobile 39.19%
  • Landline 60.81%
02 / MAP

Area code 786 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Miami

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeMiami, FL--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Miami

WITHIN THE US786 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 786 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 786 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 786 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 786 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 786 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 786 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 786

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Metro by T-Mobile
22%
AT&T
19%
Sinch
10%
Bandwidth
10%
Windstream Communications
9%
Others
31%

Mobile

T-Mobile USA
57%
AT&T Mobility
19%
Verizon Wireless
18%
USA Mobility
2%
Sinch
2%
Others
2%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 786

786 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(786) 200 Mobile Miami T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC
(786) 201 Mobile Miami T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC
(786) 202 Mobile North Dade AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(786) 203 Mobile Miami T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC
(786) 204 Landline North Dade InfobipPEERLESS NETWORK OF FLORIDA, LLC - FL
(786) 205 Mobile Perrine AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(786) 206 Landline Miami Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FL
(786) 207 Landline North Dade Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FL
(786) 208 Mobile Miami T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC
(786) 209 Mobile Miami T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC

Showing 10 of 786 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 786

Where is area code 786 used?
Area code 786 serves Miami and the surrounding area in Florida, including Miami-Dade County, Monroe County.
What city is area code 786 from?
The main city of area code 786 is Miami, FL.
What time zone is area code 786 in?
Area code 786 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 786 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 305, 645. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 786 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 786 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 786 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 786 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 786 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 786?
Most landline blocks belong to Metro by T-Mobile and most mobile blocks to T-Mobile USA. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 786 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 60.81% of the number blocks are landline, 39.19% mobile.
How do I save a 786 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 786 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 786?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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