Area codes identify specific portions of the state from which incoming phone calls originate. Every phone number carries the area code of the region where it was registered. Being able to identify area codes provides receivers with the ability to filter phone calls from unfamiliar areas effectively. Idaho residents can also avoid scammers by using reverse phone lookup services to identify unknown callers.
There are two area codes in Idaho, listed below:
| 208 - Location | |||
| 986 - Location | |||
Who Controls Idaho Area Codes?
In Idaho, all decisions regarding allocated area codes are made by the Public Utilities Commission. The commission decides when area codes need to be created and communicates news about area codes.
Where is Area Code 208?
Area code 208 is the first area code in Idaho and one of the original codes created in 1947. It covers the entire state of Idaho. Locations covered by this area code include Boise, Coeur D’Alene, Idaho Falls, Lewiston, Moscow, Pocatello, Sandpoint, and Twin Falls.
Where is Area Code 986?
Area code 986 was created in 2017 as an overlay of area code 208. It also covers the entire State of Idaho.