Area Code 986

FTC complaints involving 986 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 986 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Dropped call or no message”, “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.

Most-complained 986 numbers:

• (986) 200-0138 — 4 complaints
• (986) 203-8497 — 3 complaints
• (986) 946-2022 — 3 complaints
• (986) 205-4044 — 3 complaints
• (986) 286-8752 — 3 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 986?

Area code 986 covers Boise and nearby cities including Nampa, Meridian, Idaho Falls in Idaho, in the Pacific Time.

What cities use area code 986?

Area code 986 serves Boise, Nampa, Meridian, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, and 5 other communities in Idaho.

What time zone is area code 986 in?

Area code 986 is in the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).

How do you dial a 986 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 986 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 986 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 986 a scam?

A 986 number is geographically tied to Idaho, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 986 a country code?

No. 986 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 986 number written for international dialing looks like +1 986 followed by the 7-digit local number.