Area code
786
786 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 786 at a glance
NANPA lists 786 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 786, held by 48 holders across 5 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1998-03-01 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Assigned overlays | 305 (1947-01-01), 645 (2023-08-04) |
| Prefixes in use | 786 |
| Pooled prefixes | 682 (87%) |
| Rate centers | 5 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 48 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-04 to 2023-10-19 (615 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 104 |
Rate centers in area code 786
The largest rate center is MIAMI, with 540 prefixes (69%).
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MIAMI | 540 | 69% |
| NORTH DADE | 105 | 13% |
| PERRINE | 56 | 7% |
| HOMESTEAD | 50 | 6% |
| KEYS | 35 | 4% |
Who holds the prefixes in 786
Omnipoint Miami E License holds the most prefixes, 176 (22%). 87% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Omnipoint Miami E License | 176 | 22% |
| Metropcs | 105 | 13% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 59 | 8% |
| Verizon Wireless | 56 | 7% |
| Southern Bell Tel & Tel | 53 | 7% |
| Onvoy | 48 | 6% |
| 42 other carriers | 289 | 37% |
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 786
- 1947-01-01 Area code 305, named as the parent of 786 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 1998-03-01 Area code 786 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 786
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 786
104 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 95 |
| Homestead, FL | 9 |
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 786 numbers
4,973 FCC complaints are on file for 3,266 numbers in 786, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 |
| 2024 | 193 |
| 2025 | 185 |
Other area codes in Florida
Florida is one state with 23 area codes in the NANPA table. 786 is one of them.
Next to 786 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 786 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 786 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 786 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 786
Where is area code 786?
NANPA assigns area code 786 to Florida, United States.
In which state does area code 786 sit?
Florida. 786 is one of 23 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 786 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 786 are Miami, FL and Homestead, FL. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 786?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 786, Omnipoint Miami E License holds the most prefixes, 176 prefixes or 22%.
Which time zone does 786 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 786 as Eastern (E).
What year did 786 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1998-03-01, so 786 has been in use since 1998.
Does area code 786 have an overlay?
Yes. 305 (in service 1947-01-01) and 645 (in service 2023-08-04) share the same area with 786, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 786?
The area codes closest to 786, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 754 (about 19 miles), 954 (about 19 miles), 561 (about 54 miles), 728 (about 54 miles) and 239 (about 105 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 786 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 786 prefixes in service in 786, spread over 5 rate centers and 48 holders.
Are there complaints about 786 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 4,973 complaints for 3,266 numbers in 786. 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.