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US area code · Florida

786 area code

Where the 786 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 786 number from anywhere.

CoversMiami, FloridaTime zoneEastern (ET)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 786 area code is in Miami, Florida, United States (Eastern (ET)). To call from abroad: +1 786 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateFlorida
Main areaMiami
Time zoneEastern (ET)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since06-Jan-1998

The 786 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Miami, Florida. It has been in service since 06-Jan-1998 and sits in the Eastern (ET) time zone.

Overlay 786 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

786305645

How to dial a 786 number

From abroad+1 786 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 786 555-0123
Locally (same area)786 555-0123

Cities in the 786 area code

A 786 number is usually in one of these places in Florida — 2 counties.

AventuraCarol CityCoral GablesCoral TerraceCountry ClubCutler RidgeDoralGolden GladesHialeah Miami-dadeHomestead Miami-dadeKendale LakesKendall WestKey West MonroeLeisure CityMiami LakesMiramarNorlandNorth MiamiNorth Miami Beach Miami-dadeRichmond HeightsRichmond WestSouth Miami HeightsTamiamiWest Little RiverWest MiamiWestchester

Other Florida area codes

239305321324352386407448561645656689727728754772

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 786 area code?

The 786 area code is in Miami, Florida, United States (Eastern (ET)).

Is 786 an overlay area code?

Yes. 786 overlays the same region as 305, 645, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 786?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 786 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 786, then the number: +1 786 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 786 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 786

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 800 prefixes are in use in 786, shared by 53 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
Omnipoint Miami E License, LLC17622%
Metropcs, Inc.10513%
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC597%
Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless567%
Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & Tel537%
Onvoy, LLC486%

Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.

Complaints about 786 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
781
Recorded messages or robocalls
63%
Rank among area codes
#82 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (322)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (125)
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (78)

Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.

Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).

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