786 Area Code — Miami, FL
Area code 786 serves Miami and 3 other cities in Florida. Local time follows America/New_York. It overlays with 305, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Florida
- Primary city
- Miami
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- In service since
- 1998
- Type
- Overlay
- Overlay codes
- 305
Overlay of 305
Cities Served by 786
The 786 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Florida.
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Hialeah
- Coral Gables
About Area Code 786
Area code 786 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1998. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Florida region anchored on Miami.
786 is an overlay code, which means it shares its geographic boundaries with one or more existing area codes (305). Overlays are created when a region exhausts the supply of phone numbers in its original area code. Within an overlay region, residents must dial all 10 digits even for local calls, because the same 7-digit number can exist under multiple area codes.
Mobile numbers in 786 are portable: a person who moved away from Miami may still carry a 786 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 786 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Florida, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes (305). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Florida.
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786 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 786?
Area code 786 is located in Florida, primarily serving Miami and surrounding cities including Miami Beach, Hialeah, Coral Gables. The region operates on ET (America/New_York) time.
What state is 786 area code?
786 is a Florida area code. It was put into service in 1998 as an overlay and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 305.
Is 786 a scam area code?
786 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Florida. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 786 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 786 use?
Area code 786 operates on ET (America/New_York). Numbers in this area code follow standard Florida time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 786 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 786 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 786 and 305?
786 and 305 cover the same Florida geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.