986 Area Code

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Purchase several 986 Area Code local and vanity phone numbers for private and business pursuits from wherever you are. Regardless of the stature of your business, incorporate Idaho 986 Area Code numbers into your business.

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What is the Current 986 Area Code Location?

The 986 Area Code is located in the entire Idaho, U.S. It covers 44 counties including cities like Boise City, Meridian, Caldwell, Nampa, Idaho Falls, Lewiston, and Pocatello. It is an overlay for the 208 area code and serves the same region. Boise, Idaho is its main city with 237,446 population.

The table on the side illustrates the top locations (cities and communities) served by Area Code 986 in the US state of Idaho.

City/Town County TimeZone
Boise City, ID Ada County Pacific/Mountain
Nampa, ID Canyon County Pacific/Mountain
Meridian, ID Ada County Pacific/Mountain
Idaho Falls, ID Bonneville County Pacific/Mountain
Pocatello, ID Bannock County Pacific/Mountain
Caldwell, ID Canyon County Pacific/Mountain
Coeur d'Alene, ID Kootenai County Pacific/Mountain
Twin Falls, ID Twin Falls County Pacific/Mountain
Lewiston, ID Nez Perce County Pacific/Mountain
Post Falls, ID Kootenai County Pacific/Mountain
Rexburg, ID Madison County Pacific/Mountain
Moscow, ID Latah County Pacific/Mountain
Eagle, ID Ada County Pacific/Mountain
Kuna, ID Ada County Pacific/Mountain
Mountain Home, ID Elmore County Pacific/Mountain
Chubbuck, ID Bannock County Pacific/Mountain
Bonners Ferry, ID Boundary County Pacific/Mountain
Garden City, ID Ada County Pacific/Mountain
Lava Hot Springs, ID Bannock County Pacific/Mountain
Moyie Springs, ID Boundary County Pacific/Mountain
Glenns Ferry, ID Elmore County Pacific/Mountain
Saint Maries, ID Benewah County Pacific/Mountain
North Fork, ID Lemhi County Pacific/Mountain
Sugar City, ID Madison County Pacific/Mountain
Malad City, ID Oneida County Pacific/Mountain
Saint Anthony, ID Fremont County Pacific/Mountain
Swan Valley, ID Bonneville County Pacific/Mountain
Spirit Lake, ID Kootenai County Pacific/Mountain
Idaho City, ID Boise County Pacific/Mountain
Yellow Pine, ID Valley County Pacific/Mountain
Saint Charles, ID Bear Lake County Pacific/Mountain
Sun Valley, ID Blaine County Pacific/Mountain
Island Park, ID Fremont County Pacific/Mountain
Soda Springs, ID Caribou County Pacific/Mountain
White Bird, ID Idaho County Pacific/Mountain
Mountain Home AFB, ID Elmore County Pacific/Mountain
Clark Fork, ID Bonner County Pacific/Mountain
Indian Valley, ID Adams County Pacific/Mountain
Garden Valley, ID Boise County Pacific/Mountain
Elk City, ID Idaho County Pacific/Mountain
Horseshoe Bend, ID Boise County Pacific/Mountain
American Falls, ID Power County Pacific/Mountain
Priest River, ID Bonner County Pacific/Mountain
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How to buy an 986 area code phone number?

To buy a 986 area code number, sign up with KrispCall; go to settings > My Number > Add New Number > Select USA > Advanced Filter > Enter 986 and match to the first part of the number > Click Search. Then choose your 986 number, make payment & start making & receiving calls and texts after the number activation.

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986 Area Code History – Where is 986 Area Code Coming From?

The 986 Area Code is coming from Idaho, U.S. It was put into service on September 5, 2017 as an overlay for the 208 original area code. The creation was necessary to provide extra phone numbers in this area due to the growing demand for phone numbers. The 986 area code is coming from the entire state of Idaho which serves the same geographical area as the 208 area code.

In 2016, the Public Service Commission of Idaho addressed a new 986 area code as a state-wide overlay. Especially in densely populated areas, it was done to mitigate the exhaustion of 986 Area Codes. Then, ten digit dialing was made mandatory in the entire state of Idaho.

Why Choose 986 Area Code Number for Business?

From establishing a local business presence in Idaho, U.S. to relishing the power of enhanced communication features – get everything with 986 Idaho Area Code numbers for your business communications.

Establish a local presence in Idaho, U.S.
Establish your business’ local presence in Idaho with 986 Area Code business numbers. Regardless of your business stature and location, become a part of the locals and capitalize on local markets.
Elevate your acceptance rate and boost sales
Win over residents and their trust with 986 Phone Area Code local and vanity numbers. Simplify your agents' tasks and elevate their conversion rates. Ensure greater local acceptance, boosting your sales and business revenue.
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Practical ways businesses use 986 Area Code Numbers.

Businesses can incorporate 986 Area Code numbers to localize their business in Idaho while streamlining communication for enhanced business productivity and an unparalleled customer experience.

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Businesses can assign 986 Area Code numbers to their employees as their dedicated second phone numbers. It helps them track employees’ consensual communication activities and whereabouts while helping employees manage their private communications.

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Use Area Code 986 numbers for your business phone systems in Idaho. Facilitate your customers with a local call to reach you cheaply and vice versa. More importantly, grow your business as a local to impact a greater audience.

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Create and deploy multiple vanity phone numbers using the 986 Area Code and track your marketing and sales campaigns. Invest in the ones that perform and revoke the ones that are not. A practical way to market and sell your products and services.

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Use 986 Area Code phone numbers anywhere that involves making and receiving calls, sending and receiving text messages, or MMS. From personal use (social media to location tracking) to SMB sectors to large enterprises.

How to get a 986 Area Code Phone Number Online?

Purchasing 986 Area Code Phone Numbers takes only a few minutes with KrispCall. In minutes, you can follow the steps to obtain an Area Code 986 phone number. All you need is valid payment details.

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You can also effortlessly port your existing 986 area code numbers to KrispCall. KrispCall provides you with a different number to keep your communication active during your porting process. The number will appear as your existing number for your outbound calls and all your inbound calls will be redirected to it. Go on with your business without altering your business communication.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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986 Area code is a telephone area code in the NANP (North American Numbering Plan) for the entire state of Idaho, US. It is an overlay for the 208 area code and serves major cities like Boise City, Meridian, Caldwell, Nampa,  Idaho Falls, Lewiston, and Pocatello.

Country USA
State Idaho
Major Cities Boise City, Meridian, Caldwell, Pocatello
Time Zone Pacific / Mountain Time Zone
Telephone Number Format +1 (986) XXX-XXXX
Zip Code 83212-83870

The time zone of the 986 area code is Mountain and Pacific Time Zones. The Mountain time zone is also referred to as America/Denver & the Pacific time zone as America/Los_Angeles.

Anyone with a 986 Idaho Area Code local phone number can make calls from 986 area code. It can be a legitimate business call or even a scam call. Always check their online presence and do some background checks (code lookup, caller id, & reverse phone lookup) on the caller using their provided information on the call.

The zip code for the 986 area code ranges from 83212 – 83870. Arbon (Power County) has the lowest zip code, 83212, and Tensed (Benewah County) has the highest zip code, 83870.

The 986 area code text message is a message that has been sent or received from a telephone number registered within the 986 area code. These messages come from legit business services or sometimes scammers use them for fraudulent activities. Avoid clicking on unknown links or sharing sensitive information without verifying the authenticity of the area code 986 text messages.