Idaho area codes: 208 and 986
Idaho uses 2 area codes at present. 1947 marks the oldest code, while 986, the newest, began service in 2017.
- Codes now active
- 2
- Most recent code
- 986
- The rate centres
- 145
- Time zone areas
- Mountain and Pacific zones
All Idaho area codes
| Code | Main places | Since | Overlay | Time zone | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | Aberdeen, Albeni, Albion and more | 1947 | 986 | Mountain and Pacific time | 2060 |
| 986 | Aberdeen, Albeni, Albion and more | 2017 | 208 | Pacific time | 2060 |
Source: NANPA, file of 11/01/2026, with the area code report, the rate-centre report and exhaust projections. This is not an official NANPA site.
How the area codes came to Idaho
For 70 years, 208 was the only area code in Idaho; 986 came on line in 2017.
Making calls in Idaho
For 208 and 986, a local call uses 10-digit dialling, and a long-distance call uses 1 + 10-digit dialling.
Each Idaho area code and its places
208 and 986 share one overlay area with 145 rate centres.
Aberdeen, Albeni, Albion and Almo. Alpine, Arbon, Arco and Ashton. Atlanta, Bayview, Blackfoot and Bluebell. Boise, Boise River, Bonners Ferry and Bovill. Bruneau, Burley, Caldwell and Cambridge. Carey, Cascade, Challis and Clark Fork. Clayton, Coeur D'alene, Cora and Cottonwood. Council, Craigmont, Deary and Donnelly. Driggs, Dubois, Elba and Elk Bend. Elk City, Emmett, Evergreen and Fairfield. Filer, Freedom, Fruitland and Garden Valley. Genesee, Grand View, Grangeville and Grasmere Riddle. Hamer, Harrison, Hayden Lake and Holbrook. Hollister, Homedale, Hope and Horseshoe Bend. Idaho Falls, Indian Valley, Irwin and Island Park. Juliaetta, Kamiah, Kellogg and Kendrick. Ketchum, Kilgore, Kooskia and Lakeview. Lapwai, Leadore, Lenore and Leon. Lewiston, Lowman, Mackay and Malad. Malta, Marsing, May and Mccall. Melba, Midvale, Minidoka and Monteview. Moscow, Mountain Home, Mullan and Murtaugh. Nampa, New Meadows, New Plymouth and Nezperce. Norland, Nu Acres, Oakley and Orofino. Paris, Parma, Paul and Payette. Peck, Pierce, Plummer-worley and Pocatello. Post Falls, Potlatch, Powell and Prairie. Priest Lake, Priest River, Raft River and Rathdrum. Richfield, Rigby, Riggins and Rock Creek. Rockland, Rupert, Saint Anthony and Saint Maries. Salmon, Sandpoint, Setters and Shoup. South Mountain, Spirit Lake, Springfield and Stanley. Sweet, Terreton, Three Creek and Tipanuk. Troy, Twin Falls, Tygee Valley and Wallace. Warm Lake, Warren, Wayan and Weippe. Weiser and Wellesley. White Bird, Wilder and Yellowpine.
Will Idaho get another area code?
Not for years: NANPA expects 208/986 to be the first to run out, in the year 2060.
| Code or overlay group | Forecast exhaust | Forecast in 2023.2 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208/986 | 2060 1Q | 2039 | 21 years later than in 2023.2 |
Area codes in the states bordering Idaho
Cities in Idaho
Questions about Idaho area codes
How many area codes are there in Idaho?
2 in service, according to the NANPA file dated 11/01/2026.
Which area code in Idaho came first?
Since 1947, code 208 has been in service.
Are overlays used in Idaho?
Yes: 208 and 986 each cover the same area as another code, so local calls there require the full 10-digit number.
What steps do I take to get a number in Idaho?
Choose a code, then compare providers on first-year cost.
What area code does Boise use?
Boise uses 208 and 986. See Boise area codes.