The 786 area code covers the same area as 305, including Miami, North Port and 1 more place in Florida.
Area code 786 is in Florida, on Eastern Time. In the 786 area, phone numbers are given out most in Miami-Dade County, then Sarasota County. It has been in service since March 1, 1998. 305 and 645 cover the same area, so two neighbours can have different area codes.
- Where
- Miami-Dade County and Sarasota County, Florida
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- In service since
- March 1, 1998
- Shares its area with
- 305 (since 1947) and 645 (since 2023)
- Prefixes in use
- 786
- How to dial
- Local calls need all 10 digits: 786-555-0142.
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Miami holds 69% of the phone prefixes in area code 786.
A prefix is the three digits after the area code, and NANPA assigns each one to a town. Counting the 786 prefixes in use shows where 786 numbers are actually given out.
- Miami540 prefixes, 69%
- North Port105 prefixes, 13%
- Homestead50 prefixes, 6%
T-Mobile holds the most phone number prefixes in area code 786: 176 of 786.
NANPA, which runs the North American numbering plan, assigns each prefix (the three digits after the area code) to one carrier. Here is how the 786 prefixes in use in 786 divide between carriers; holders this page does not name are grouped as other carriers.
| Carrier | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| T-MobileMobile network | 176 | 22% |
| Metro by T-MobileT-Mobile's prepaid brand | 105 | 13% |
| AT&T MobilityMobile network | 59 | 8% |
| BellSouth (AT&T)AT&T's landline company | 53 | 7% |
| BandwidthSupplies numbers to VoIP and app-based phone services | 47 | 6% |
| PAETEC (Windstream)Windstream's business phone network | 41 | 5% |
| 40 other carriers | 305 | 39% |
87% of these prefixes are pooled, which means the blocks of 1,000 numbers inside them can belong to other carriers. Any number can also have been moved to another carrier since, so this shows who holds the prefixes, not who serves a given number.
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Source: NANPA central office code assignments, October 1, 2026.
786 started in 1998 as an overlay on 305, and its ground has not changed since.
1998
786 starts on March 1, 1998, as an overlay on 305: new numbers on the same ground.
A 786 number on your screen can still be a scam, because caller ID is easy to fake.
- Let an unknown call go to voicemail. A real caller leaves a message; a robocaller usually does not.
- Look the number up with the box above before you call back, because calling back tells a robocaller your line is live.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report unwanted robocalls at reportfraud.ftc.gov, or paste a suspicious message into our free scam checker.
The area codes closest to 786 are 954, 239 and 561.
This list measures the distance between the centres of each area, across state lines, and shows codes that share one area together.
Florida has 22 other area codes.
These are the questions people ask most about area code 786.
Where is area code 786?
786 covers Miami, North Port and Homestead in Florida. In the 786 area, phone numbers are given out most in Miami-Dade County, then Sarasota County.
What state is area code 786 in?
Florida. 786 is a Florida area code on Eastern Time.
What cities use area code 786?
The places holding the most 786 prefixes are Miami, North Port and Homestead. The count comes from NANPA's prefix assignments as of October 1, 2026.
Which phone company owns area code 786?
No single phone company owns 786. NANPA's records show T-Mobile holds the most 786 prefixes, 176 of 786, followed by Metro by T-Mobile and AT&T Mobility. Numbers move between carriers, so check one exact number with a carrier lookup.
What time zone is area code 786 in?
786 is on Eastern Time.
When did area code 786 start?
786 went into service on March 1, 1998, as an overlay on 305: new numbers for the same area.
Is 786 the same area as 305 and 645?
Yes. 305 (since 1947) and 645 (since 2023) cover the same ground as 786. Nobody's number changed when they were added; new lines simply get whichever code has numbers left, so two neighbours can have different codes.
How do I dial a 786 number?
Local calls need all 10 digits: 786-555-0142.
Is 786 a toll-free number?
No. 786 is a regular area code for Miami and North Port in Florida, not a toll-free one. The toll-free codes in North America are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.
What area codes are near 786?
The closest are 954/754 (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), 239 (Fort Myers, Florida), 561/728 (West Palm Beach, Florida) and 941 (Sarasota, Florida), measured between the centres of each area.
Who called me from a 786 number?
Enter the full 10-digit number in the lookup above. It returns the listed owner where there is a public record, where the number is registered, and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line.
Is area code 786 a scam?
786 is a real Florida area code, so the code itself is not a warning sign. Scam callers fake local-looking numbers on purpose, so judge the call by what the caller asks for, and look the number up before calling back.
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Source: NANPA, the North American Numbering Plan Administrator: its area code database and prefix assignments, as of October 1, 2026.