Idaho area codes
- Area codes in
- 2
- State
- Idaho
- Idaho is served by 2 area codes, from 208 in 1947 to 986 in 2017. 1 of them are overlays, added as older codes filled up.
- Updated 8 October 2026
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All area codes in Idaho
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Idaho area codes by city
These are the Idaho cities served by more than one area code, or whose code also covers a wider area.
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Overlay codes and dialling rules in Idaho
1 of Idaho’s 2 area codes are overlays — a second code laid over an existing footprint instead of splitting it. Wherever an overlay operates, local calls require the full ten-digit number.
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Spam call reports in Idaho
These Idaho area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 8 October 2026. The figures describe numbers displaying each code, which caller ID spoofing can fake.
Most reported Idaho area codes · last 30 days
| # | Code | Primary city | Reports (30 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 208 | Boise | 646 |
| 2 | 986 | Boise | 214 |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 8 October 2026. Request a correction. Month-over-month figures appear once two complete 30-day windows exist.
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Questions
How many area codes does Idaho have?
Idaho has 2 area codes: 208, 986.
What is the main area code for Boise?
The main area code for Boise is 208.
Which Idaho area code is oldest?
Area code 208 is the oldest in Idaho, in service since 1947.
Do I need to dial ten digits in Idaho?
Yes, wherever an overlay operates. 1 of Idaho’s area codes are overlays, and local calls within an overlay area require the full ten-digit number.
Which Idaho area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 208 (Boise) drew the most reports of any Idaho code in the 30 days to 8 October 2026, with 646 numbers reported.
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