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Area code 978
Area code 978 is a telephone area code in Massachusetts, United States, covering Lowell, Beverly, Salem, Peabody, Danvers, Haverhill and more. Local time is UTC−5 (UTC−4 in summer). Numbers look like (978) 234-5678, or +1 978 234 5678 from abroad.
- State
- Massachusetts
- Time zone
- New York UTC−5 (UTC−4 in summer)
- Local time now
- –
- Dial from abroad
- +1 978
Places in area code 978
Cities and towns with telephone exchanges in the 978 area code, most exchanges first.
- Lowell
- Beverly
- Salem
- Peabody
- Danvers
- Haverhill
- Lawrence
- Acton
- Gloucester
- Concord
- Newburyport
- Leominster
- Andover
- Billerica
- Chelmsford
- Fitchburg
- Hudson
- Tewksbury
- Wilmington
- North Reading
- Clinton
- Amesbury
- Westford
- Sudbury
How to dial area code 978
| Calling from | You dial |
|---|---|
| Inside the 978 area | 978 234 5678 (10 digits) |
| Elsewhere in the US & Canada | 1 978 234 5678 |
| Any mobile phone, anywhere | +1 978 234 5678 |
| UK, Europe, India and most countries | 00 1 978 234 5678 |
| Australia | 0011 1 978 234 5678 |
Other area codes in Massachusetts
Area code 978: FAQ
Where is area code 978?
Area code 978 is in Massachusetts, United States and serves Lowell, Beverly, Salem, Peabody, Danvers, Haverhill. and other places
What time zone is area code 978 in?
Area code 978 is in the America/New_York time zone (UTC−5 (UTC−4 in summer)).
How do I call a 978 number from outside the US and Canada?
Dial your exit code (00 in most countries, or + on a mobile), then 1, then 978 and the seven-digit number. Example: +1 978 234 5678.
Is a call from area code 978 a scam?
Area code 978 is a regular North American area code, but caller ID can be spoofed: scammers often show local-looking numbers. Do not call back unknown numbers that ask for money or personal data, and check the number with the phone number validator to see whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, landline or VoIP number.
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{
"valid": true,
"number": "12069220880",
"local_format": "2069220880",
"international_format": "+12069220880",
"country_prefix": "+1",
"country_code": "US",
"country_name": "United States of America",
"location": "Seattle",
"line_type": "landline",
"e164_format": "+12069220880",
"national_format": "(206) 922-0880"
}