Idaho Area Codes: Complete List With Cities Served
Idaho is served by 2 area codes. Growth in phone lines has pushed the state to add new codes over the years, often as overlays on existing regions.
Idaho area code list
| Area code | Main places served |
|---|---|
| 208 | Boise, Idaho Falls, Pocatello and Nampa |
| 986 | Boise, Pocatello, Idaho Falls and Nampa |
Place names come from ZIP code records linked to each area code, so they show where a code is most common rather than exact boundaries.
Area codes by major city
| City | Area codes |
|---|---|
| Boise | 208, 986 |
| Idaho Falls | 208, 986 |
| Nampa | 208, 986 |
| Pocatello | 208, 986 |
| Caldwell | 208, 986 |
| Coeur D Alene | 208, 986 |
| Meridian | 208, 986 |
| Aberdeen | 208, 986 |
| Ahsahka | 208, 986 |
| Albion | 208, 986 |
| American Falls | 208, 986 |
| Arbon | 208, 986 |
| Arco | 208, 986 |
| Arimo | 208, 986 |
| Ashton | 208, 986 |
How to format a Idaho phone number
US numbers have ten digits: the area code, a three-digit exchange and a four-digit line number. A Idaho number is written as (208) 555-0123 for display, or +12085550123 in E.164 format for storage.
Safe numbers for testing
The range 555-0100 to 555-0199 is reserved for fictional use in every area code. Our generator combines these with real local area codes, so test data looks right without reaching a real person.
Why overlays matter for your forms
With overlays, you cannot guess a city from its area code alone, and people who move keep their numbers. Use area codes for display and formatting, not for location checks.
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