Area Code 986: Idaho, Idaho
986 is a telephone area code serving Idaho. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 986 are located in Idaho, United States (NANP region: Statewide).
How to Dial Area Code 986
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 986 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 986 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 986 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 986 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 986 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 986 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 986
Calls to a 986 number ring in the America/Boise time zone, standard offset UTC-07:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Note: the northern Panhandle around Coeur d'Alene uses Pacific time, one hour behind.
Other Area Codes in Idaho
These codes also serve Idaho. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 208 | Boise (statewide overlay) |
See all 2 area codes in Idaho →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 986?
Area code 986 is in Idaho, United States. It covers Statewide (overlay).
What time zone is area code 986 in?
Area code 986 rings in the America/Boise time zone (UTC-07:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 986?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 986, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 986.
Is area code 986 toll-free?
No. 986 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.