The 305 and 786 area codes are Miami, Florida. Both serve the same part of South Florida: Miami-Dade County, home to Miami, Hialeah, Miami Beach, Doral, Coral Gables, Kendall and Homestead. Area code 305 also covers the Florida Keys. Both are in the Eastern time zone.
Where is area code 305?
305 is one of the original U.S. area codes, created in 1947, when it covered the whole state of Florida. As Florida grew, new area codes were split off for the rest of the state, and today 305 serves Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys (Monroe County), including Key West and Key Largo.
305 is so closely linked with Miami that locals use it as a nickname for the city.
Where is area code 786?
786 covers the same Miami area as 305. It was added in 1998 as an overlay: instead of splitting the region in two, new numbers in the Miami area began to be issued with 786 while existing 305 numbers kept their area code. A newer overlay, 645, has since been added for the same area as numbers continue to run out.
Because of the overlays, calls within Miami need all 10 digits (area code + number), even when you’re calling across the street.
Area codes near Miami
| Area code | Where |
|---|---|
| 305 | Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys |
| 786 | Miami-Dade County (overlay of 305) |
| 954 / 754 | Broward County: Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines |
| 561 | Palm Beach County: West Palm Beach, Boca Raton |
Got a call from a 305 or 786 number?
A call from a 305 or 786 number usually comes from a phone number registered in the Miami area. Keep in mind:
- Caller ID can be faked. Scammers can “spoof” a local area code so their call looks familiar. If you don’t recognize the number, let it go to voicemail.
- Don’t call back unknown numbers that left no message, and never share personal or payment details with an unexpected caller.
- Reduce sales calls by adding your number to the National Do Not Call Registry at donotcall.gov.
Get a 305 or 786 number for your business
People are more likely to answer a call from a familiar area code, and a local Miami number tells customers you’re part of the community. With FastPBX you can get a local Miami number (305 or 786, subject to availability) as a virtual phone number that rings on your desk phone, computer or cell, anywhere you work.
- Every plan includes a number: choose a new local, toll free or vanity number, or keep the one you have.
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305 and 786 area code FAQ
Is 786 a Miami area code?
Yes. 786 is an overlay of 305 and serves the same Miami-Dade area.
What’s the difference between 305 and 786?
Only when the number was issued. 305 is the original Miami area code; 786 was added in 1998 when 305 numbers began to run out. Both are local Miami numbers.
Is 305 a toll free number?
No. 305 is a regular local area code for the Miami area. Toll free numbers use codes such as 800, 888, 877 and 866. FastPBX offers toll free numbers too.
Can I get a 305 number if my business isn’t in Miami?
Yes. A virtual number isn’t tied to a location, so you can have a Miami number wherever your business is, subject to availability.
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