Area code
386
386 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Florida, which has 23 area codes in total.
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Area code 386 at a glance
NANPA lists 456 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 386, held by 48 holders across 33 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 2001-02-15 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Prefixes in use | 456 |
| Pooled prefixes | 349 (77%) |
| Rate centers | 33 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 48 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-02-01 to 2026-03-25 (248 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 38 |
Rate centers in area code 386
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DAYTONABCH | 113 | 25% |
| LAKE CITY | 36 | 8% |
| DELAND | 28 | 6% |
| FLAGLERBCH | 28 | 6% |
| PALM COAST | 25 | 5% |
| NWSMYRNBCH | 24 | 5% |
| PALATKA | 24 | 5% |
| ORANGECITY | 23 | 5% |
| 25 other rate centers | 155 | 34% |
Who holds the prefixes in 386
Southern Bell Tel & Tel holds the most prefixes, 78 (17%). 77% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Bell Tel & Tel | 78 | 17% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 52 | 11% |
| Onvoy | 34 | 7% |
| Windstream Florida | 34 | 7% |
| Verizon Wireless | 29 | 6% |
| Fractel | 23 | 5% |
| 42 other carriers | 206 | 45% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 386
- 1965-07-11 Area code 904, named as the parent of 386 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 2001-02-15 Area code 386 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 386
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
- 324 about 37 mi
- 904 about 40 mi
- 352 about 43 mi
- 407 about 89 mi
- 689 about 89 mi
ZIP codes in area code 386
38 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Palm Coast, FL | 5 |
| Deland, FL | 4 |
| Lake City, FL | 4 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 386 numbers
2,553 FCC complaints are on file for 1,927 numbers in 386, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 100 |
| 2024 | 95 |
| 2025 | 80 |
Other area codes in Florida
Florida is one state with 23 area codes in the NANPA table. 386 is one of them.
Next to 386 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 386 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 386 was first assigned in Florida. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in Florida next to a 386 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 386
Where is area code 386?
NANPA assigns area code 386 to Florida, United States.
In which state does area code 386 sit?
Florida. 386 is one of 23 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 386 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 386 are Palm Coast, FL, Deland, FL and Lake City, FL. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 386?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 386, Southern Bell Tel & Tel holds the most prefixes, 78 prefixes or 17%.
Which time zone does 386 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 386 as Eastern (E).
What year did 386 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 2001-02-15, so 386 has been in use since 2001.
Does area code 386 have an overlay?
The NANPA NPA report lists no other area code in an overlay with 386.
Which area codes are nearest to 386?
The area codes closest to 386, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 324 (about 37 miles), 904 (about 40 miles), 352 (about 43 miles), 407 (about 89 miles) and 689 (about 89 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 386 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 456 prefixes in service in 386, spread over 33 rate centers and 48 holders.
Are there complaints about 386 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 2,553 complaints for 1,927 numbers in 386. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.