Area code · Florida
Get a 786 phone number
Unlimited calling and texting.
Get a real Miami phone number with the 786 area code, the same code that shows up on phones across Hialeah and the rest of Miami-Dade County. Set it up on your iPhone and start calling and texting in minutes.
See why thousands trust Ghost for their virtual phone number
Why choose a 786 virtual phone number?
Fort Lauderdale and Miami share one calling area
Miami and Fort Lauderdale sit close enough that a lot of daily life crosses the county line. A 786 number reads as part of that same South Florida stretch, whether you're texting someone in Miami or coordinating with someone near Fort Lauderdale.
Hialeah answers to 786 too
786 isn't unique to downtown Miami. It's layered over 305 across Miami-Dade, so numbers with a 786 prefix are just as common in Hialeah as they are anywhere else in the county.
754 and 954 cover Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, and Miramar
Head into Broward County toward Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, or Miramar and you'll mostly see 754 and 954 numbers. Knowing that split matters if you're trying to figure out where a number is actually from.
561 marks the start of Palm Beach County
Once you cross north past Broward, 561 takes over for Palm Beach County. If you're moving between counties for work or a lease, a 786 number keeps your Miami-Dade identity even after you leave.
A second number keeps robocalls off your main line
Unwanted robocalls and spoofed local numbers are a common complaint in Florida. Giving out a separate 786 number for marketplace listings or dating apps keeps that noise off the phone your friends and family actually use.
How to get a 786 phone number
- 1
Pick your area code
Choose any 786 area code, or any other US or Canadian code.
- 2
Choose your number
Pick one from the available list.
- 3
Call and text
Over Wi-Fi or data. No SIM card.
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
Get My 786 NumberAbout the 786 area code
Area code
786
State
Florida
Overlay codes
305, 561, 754, 954
Cities served
12+
786 is an overlay code layered on top of 305 across Miami-Dade County, so both codes serve Miami and Hialeah at once. Cross into Broward County and cities like Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Coral Springs, and Pompano Beach mostly carry 754 and 954 instead. Palm Beach County, just north, carries 561.
Most of this region runs on the Eastern time zone, with a small part of the broader coverage area falling in Central time. Because 786 overlays 305 rather than replacing it, a 786 number and a 305 number can belong to two different people living on the same street.
Residents across this part of Florida commonly report unwanted robocalls and calls from spoofed local-looking numbers. That's part of why a lot of people keep one number for close contacts and a separate one for anything public, like online listings or dating profiles.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Miami?
South Florida's economy around Miami and its neighboring counties leans on a mix of trade, healthcare, and education, which brings a steady flow of people moving between Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
Trade and logistics
Miami-Dade's position as a gateway between the US and Latin America supports a lot of shipping, freight, and import-export work, which means plenty of professionals coordinating across counties and time zones.
Healthcare
Hospitals and clinics across Miami-Dade and into Broward employ a large share of the regional workforce, from Miami out to Hollywood and Pembroke Pines.
Education
Public and private schools, colleges, and universities across Miami-Dade and Broward draw students and staff from across the tri-county area, often commuting between cities like Coral Springs and Miami.
786 numbers by city
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Miami, FL phone number?
You can pick a 786 number and start using it right away in the app. There's no waiting on paperwork or a store visit.
Can I choose 786 specifically instead of 305?
Yes. When you set up your number in Ghost, you pick the area code you want, so you can go with 786 even though 305 covers the same streets.
Will people in Fort Lauderdale or Hollywood recognize a 786 number?
A 786 number is a Miami-Dade number, not a Broward one, so it won't carry the same local feel as a 754 or 954 number in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, or Pembroke Pines. It still works fine for calling and texting anyone in those cities.
Ready for your 786 number?
Pick a 786 (or 305, 561, 754, 954) number and start calling and texting in minutes.
Get My 786 Number