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Area code 986

Area code 986 covers Boise, Idaho. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Idaho Major City: Boise Mountain Time (MT) Overlay: 208/986
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 986?

Area code 986 is assigned to Boise and the surrounding region in Idaho. Calls to numbers that start with 986 are routed to this area.

Area code 986 shares its territory with 208. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Ada CountyKootenai CountyCanyon CountyBonneville CountyBonner CountyLatah CountyCassia CountyValley CountyBenewah CountyElmore CountyLemhi CountyIdaho CountyGem CountyJefferson CountyPayette County

Line types

  • Mobile 17.78%
  • Landline 82.22%
02 / MAP

Area code 986 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 Boise

This area code is in the Mountain Time (MT) time zone.

Local timeBoise, ID--:--:--

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04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Boise

WITHIN THE US986 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+1 986 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 986 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+1 986 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 986 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 986 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 986 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

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

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 986

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Fractel
25%
Sinch
22%
CoreTel Communications
18%
Bandwidth
7%
Commio
3%
Others
25%

Mobile

T-MOBILE USA
41%
Verizon Wireless
31%
AT&T Mobility
16%
Boost Mobile
9%
Sinch
3%

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 986

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(986) 200 Landline Boise VonageVONAGE AMERICA LLC
(986) 201 Landline Caldwell AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - ID
(986) 202 Landline Leadore TelnyxTELNYX LLC
(986) 203 Landline Bluebell SinchONVOY, LLC - ID
(986) 204 Landline Caldwell BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ID
(986) 205 Mobile Sandpoint Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - ID
(986) 206 Landline Nampa BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ID
(986) 207 Landline Melba BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - ID
(986) 208 Landline Idaho Falls
(986) 209 Mobile Ketchum T-MOBILE USAT-MOBILE USA, INC.

Showing 10 of 180 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 986

Where is area code 986 used?
Area code 986 serves Boise and the surrounding area in Idaho, including Ada County, Kootenai County, Canyon County, Bonneville County, Bonner County.
What city is area code 986 from?
The main city of area code 986 is Boise, ID.
What time zone is area code 986 in?
Area code 986 is in the Mountain Time (MT) time zone (America/Denver).
Is 986 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 208. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 986 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 986 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 986 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 986 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 986 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 986?
Most landline blocks belong to Fractel 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 986 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 82.22% of the number blocks are landline, 17.78% mobile.
How do I save a 986 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 986 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 986?
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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