386 Area CodePalm Coast, FL
Area code 386 covers Palm Coast and nearby communities in Florida, in the Eastern Time (ET) zone, home to about 696,000 people across 53 cities. It overlays 904, so the same region uses both and every local call needs all ten digits.
Overview
- Major City
- Palm Coast
- State
- Florida (FL)
- Timezone
- Eastern Time (ET)
- Current Time
- Overlay
- Yes – shares area with 904
Where is area code 386?
Area code 386 serves part of Palm Coast, FL and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (904) that serves the same area.
Overview of the 386 Area Code
What is the 386 area code?
The 386 area code serves Palm Coast, Florida, alongside other established area codes. When you see a 386 number, it indicates a local number within this geographic area.
Why was area code 386 created?
The 386 area code was introduced as an overlay to add numbers in Palm Coast once the existing area code 904 began to run out of available prefixes. It added a new supply of numbers without requiring current residents to change their existing digits.
Geographic Coverage of the 386 Area Code
The 386 area code serves Palm Coast and surrounding areas in Florida. It operates within the Eastern Time (ET) time zone. It complements the coverage of area code 904. This area code covers several key cities, including:
- Palm Coast
- Deltona
- Daytona Beach
- Port Orange
- DeLand
- Ormond Beach
Got a call from a 386 number? It came from Palm Coast, FL. Since 386 overlays with 904, every local call in the region needs all ten digits to land on the right line. Inside 386, Palm Coast holds about 15% of the population; the rest is split across 52 smaller cities.
Palm Coast Area Codes Overview
Palm Coast is served by multiple area codes, reflecting its telecommunications needs. The 386 area code operates alongside 904. Here are the area codes serving this region:
The introduction of the 386 area code helped prevent number exhaustion, ensuring a continuous supply of phone numbers across the geographic area.
What cities does area code 386 cover?
| City | State | Population | % of Area Code | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Coast | FL | 106,729 | 2% | 100% |
| Deltona | FL | 100,513 | 1% | 84% |
| Daytona Beach | FL | 86,015 | 1% | 100% |
| Port Orange | FL | 66,556 | 0% | 100% |
| DeLand | FL | 45,587 | 0% | 100% |
| Ormond Beach | FL | 44,596 | 1% | 100% |
| New Smyrna Beach | FL | 33,144 | 1% | 100% |
| Edgewater | FL | 24,334 | 0% | 100% |
| DeBary | FL | 23,468 | 0% | 100% |
| Orange City | FL | 15,257 | 0% | 100% |
* Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Has area code 386 been reported for unwanted calls?
Yes – 625 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing a 386 area code (May 29 – Jul 2, 2026).
- 71% robocalls
- ↓ 5% vs prior period
Most-reported subjects
- Other48%303
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)21%133
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends9%58
* Caller ID is easily spoofed, so these figures reflect the number shown on caller ID, not the caller's true location – an area code alone never identifies a caller. The FTC does not verify the facts in these complaints. Source: FTC Do Not Call (DNC) Reported Calls Data, retrieved 2026-07-05.
Which prefixes and exchanges belong to area code 386?
41% assigned to a telco
- 77% Landline
- 23% Wireless
- 0% Unknown
| Prefix | Usage | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| (386)200- | Landline | At&T |
| (386)201- | Landline | Windstream Florida |
| (386)202- | Landline | Level 3 Communications |
| (386)203- | Landline | Windstream Florida |
| (386)204- | Landline | Onvoy |
| (386)205- | Wireless | Sprint Spectrum |
| (386)206- | Wireless | Sprint Spectrum |
| (386)207- | Landline | Baker's Electronics & Comm. |
| (386)208- | Landline | Windstream Florida |
| (386)209- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
Frequently Asked Questions about the 386 Area Code
Who called me from a 386 number?
A 386 number is assigned to Palm Coast, Florida, so a call may come from there. But caller ID is easy to fake, and scammers often spoof a local 386 code to look nearby, so a 386 number doesn't prove the caller is local. Recently, 625 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 386 code (71% flagged as robocalls). If you don't recognize the number, let it go to voicemail; a real caller will leave a message.
Is 386 a scam area code?
No area code is a scam on its own. 386 is a normal, officially assigned code for Palm Coast, Florida. Spam callers spoof local codes to raise the odds you answer, so 386 on your caller ID says nothing about who is really calling. Recently, 625 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 386 code (71% flagged as robocalls). Judge the call itself, not the area code.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 386 area code?
Repeated calls from different 386 numbers are usually spoofing: a robocaller rotates through 386 numbers so each call looks local and slips past simple blocks. Recently, 625 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 386 code (71% flagged as robocalls). Blocking one number rarely helps; voicemail screening, your carrier spam filter, and the Do Not Call Registry work better.
Should I answer an unknown 386 number?
If you aren't expecting a 386 call, let it ring to voicemail. Legitimate callers leave a message, most robocallers hang up when no one picks up, and answering can mark your number as active and bring more calls.
How do I block calls from the 386 area code?
Block a single 386 number from your recent-calls list (iPhone: tap the number, then Block this Caller; Android: tap the number, then Block or report spam). To cut the volume, turn on Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone or spam protection on Android, enable spam filtering from your carrier, and register at DoNotCall.gov. Blocking the entire 386 code also stops legitimate local calls, so use it only as a last resort.
Where is area code 386?
Area code 386 covers Palm Coast and the surrounding area in Florida, spanning 53 cities with about 696,340 residents. It shares its area with overlay code 904.
Is 386 a real area code?
Yes. 386 is an active code in the North American Numbering Plan, assigned by NANPA and in service for Palm Coast, Florida. A real code can still show up on spoofed spam calls, so treat unknown 386 calls with normal caution.
What timezone is the 386 area code in?
The 386 area code is in the Eastern Time (ET). Because a number can be kept when someone moves or switches to VoIP, a specific 386 caller may not be in that zone.
How do I call a 386 number from abroad?
From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then 386 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile phone you can usually just enter +1 386 followed by the number and let the phone add the exit code for you.