986 Area Code
Idaho, USA
Local time now · Pacific Time
12:44 AM
Area code 986 is in Idaho, USA, serving Boise, Meridian, Nampa and Idaho Falls. It uses Pacific Time — the time there now is 12:44 AM. 208 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 2017.
| Area code | 986 |
|---|---|
| Location | Idaho, USA |
| Major cities | Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Idaho Falls, Caldwell, Pocatello, Coeur d'Alene, Twin Falls |
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| Overlay codes | 208 |
| In service since | 2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 986?
Idaho, USA — including Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Idaho Falls and Caldwell.
What time zone is area code 986?
Pacific Time.
How do I call a 986 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 986 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 986 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 986 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 986 … .
Is a call from 986 a scam?
Not by itself — 986 is an ordinary geographic area code in Idaho. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.