Area code 386 covers Daytona Beach and surrounding areas in Florida. It was activated in 2001 as an overlay of area code 904. For the full picture, see all Florida area codes.
| State | Florida |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Daytona Beach |
| Cities also served | Daytona Beach, Deltona, Palm Coast, Port Orange, Ormond Beach, DeLand, New Smyrna Beach, Lake City |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST) |
| Year established | February 15, 2001 |
| Original 1947 NPA? | No |
| Parent code | 904 |
| Overlay codes | None |
| Currently in use? | Yes, actively assigned |
| Ten-digit dialing required? | Yes |
Cities Served by Area Code 386
Area code 386 serves Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metropolitan area and rural north-central Florida counties (Columbia, Flagler, Hamilton, Lafayette, Suwannee, Union, most of Volusia, and portions of Alachua and Putnam counties), including the following cities and communities:
- Daytona Beach
- Deltona
- Palm Coast
- Port Orange
- Ormond Beach
- DeLand
- New Smyrna Beach
- Lake City
Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 904, 324, 352, 850.
How to Get a 386 Phone Number
There are three ways to get a phone number with the 386 area code, each suited to a different need:
- Buy from a premium-number specialist. Companies that hold curated inventories of specific area codes can sell you a 386 number directly, often with a one-time fee and ownership transferred to you (no recurring carrier fees). This is the option for picking a specific memorable number, or for getting an area code that most carriers won’t let you request. Contact us about a 386 number.
- Sign up with a VoIP carrier. Voice-over-IP services (such as Google Voice, OpenPhone, Grasshopper, and many others) can typically provision a 386 number on request, especially for active overlay codes. You won’t usually get to pick the specific number, but you’ll get a working line in the area code. This is the cheapest option for anyone who doesn’t need a particular number.
- Port an existing 386 number. If you already have a 386 phone number with another carrier, you can transfer it (port it) to a new service provider while keeping the number. This works for landlines, cell phones, and VoIP services, though landlines outside of Florida sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 386 numbers due to 911 routing rules.
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Browse 386 Numbers →Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 386 area code still in use?
Yes. 386 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metropolitan area and rural north-central Florida counties (Columbia, Flagler, Hamilton, Lafayette, Suwannee, Union, most of Volusia, and portions of Alachua and Putnam counties).
What is the parent area code of 386?
Area code 386 is an overlay of 904. Both codes serve the same region of Florida.
Can I get a 386 number if I don't live in Florida?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 386 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.
Is 386 a scam area code?
No. 386 is a legitimate, active area code for Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metropolitan area and rural north-central Florida counties (Columbia, Flagler, Hamilton, Lafayette, Suwannee, Union, most of Volusia, and portions of Alachua and Putnam counties). Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 386 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Florida businesses, government offices, and residents.
What cities does the 386 area code cover?
Area code 386 covers Daytona Beach, Deltona, Palm Coast, Port Orange, Ormond Beach, DeLand, New Smyrna Beach, Lake City, and dozens of other communities across Volusia, Flagler, Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette, Suwannee, and Union counties, as well as portions of Alachua and Putnam counties.
Why is area code 386 non-contiguous?
When 386 was split from 904 in 2001, the Florida Public Service Commission opted to form two geographically separate sections — a coastal section anchored by Daytona Beach and an inland western section near the Georgia border — rather than splitting the Jacksonville metro or creating an overlay. This made 386 the only non-contiguous NPA in Florida.
Does area code 386 have an overlay code?
No. As of 2026, area code 386 has no overlay and remains the sole area code for its territory. Because there is no overlay, seven-digit local dialing is still permitted within the 386 area, though ten-digit dialing is always accepted.
What does 386 spell on a phone keypad?
The digits 386 spell FUN on a standard alphanumeric keypad. The Daytona Beach/Halifax Area Chamber of Commerce lobbied for this specific code to promote the region’s branding as Florida’s ‘Fun Coast.’
