Where is the 986 area code?

Area code 986 covers Idaho, on Mountain Time.

What time zone is area code 986 in?

Numbers in the 986 area code sit in Mountain Time and Pacific Time.

Is 986 a toll-free or scam area code?

No. 986 is a geographic North American Numbering Plan area code assigned to Idaho. Toll-free numbers use 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888. A call from 986 can still be spoofed, so treat unexpected calls with the usual caution.

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986 area code

Where the 986 area code is, which cities and counties it serves, the local time zone and the overlay codes dialled alongside it.

State: ID
Codes in state: 2
Overlays & neighbours: 1
Time zone: Mountain Time, Pacific Time

Quick answer

Area code 986 is a geographic area code assigned to Idaho under the North American Numbering Plan. Idaho observes Mountain Time and Pacific Time, and the state also holds 1 other area code: 208.

Largest cities in Idaho

The largest places in Idaho. Each links to its full local profile: population, income, housing and sales tax.

City	Population
Boise City city	235,701
Meridian city	124,865
Nampa city	106,289
Idaho Falls city	66,672
Caldwell city	63,465
Pocatello city	57,152
Coeur d'Alene city	55,558
Twin Falls city	53,219
Post Falls city	41,716
Rexburg city	39,589
Lewiston city	34,471
Eagle city	31,490

All Idaho cities All Idaho ZIP codes Idaho sales tax

Related area codes

Codes that share or border the same calling area.

986 area code FAQ

The questions people ask about this code.

Where is area code 986?

986 is a geographic area code in Idaho.

What time is it in the 986 area code?

986 observes Mountain Time and Pacific Time.

Is 986 a scam area code?

No — it is a normal geographic code, not a toll-free or premium-rate prefix. Caller ID can be spoofed on any code, so verify unexpected callers before sharing information.

Sources & transparency

North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) area code assignments — area code to geography mapping and overlay relationships
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates — city, county and ZIP code geography

Last reviewed August 2026. Figures are published for reference and can change; verify with the source agency before filing or contracting. How we build and check this data.