What is the 386 Area Code?

Daytona Beach, FL
Safety Rating: MODERATE

The 386 area code serves Daytona Beach, FL and surrounding areas. Established in 1999, it covers Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, DeLand.

Legitimate Callers from 386

Government

Social Security Administration

Benefits and verification calls

Verify Caller
Official Prefix: 800-772

Internal Revenue Service

Tax-related communications

Verify Caller
Official Prefix: 800-829

Utilities

Service and billing notifications

Healthcare

Appointment reminders and follow-ups

Timezone

Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5/-4)

Risk Level

5.5/10

2023 Scams

2604

Population

Approximately 650,000

Regional Information

Major Cities

  • Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, DeLand

Major Employers

  • AdventHealth, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Halifax Health, Daytona State College

Local Authorities

  • Police: Daytona Beach Police Department (386) 671-5100
  • Consumer Protection: Volusia County Consumer Protection Office (386) 253-4445
  • Fraud Unit: Daytona Beach Police Department Fraud Unit (386) 671-5158

Active Scam Alerts

No active scam alerts at this time.

Safety Resources

How to Report Scams

Immediate Steps:

  • Document the call details
  • Report to FTC at ftc.gov/complaint
  • Contact local authorities
  • Alert your bank if needed

Follow-up Actions:

  • File written complaint
  • Monitor credit reports
  • Join Do Not Call Registry
  • Share alert with community

Local Support

Daytona Beach Consumer Protection Office