Zip Area Code

Area code 838

Area code 838 is a New York area code, in service since September 19, 2017.

It was added as an overlay on 518: both codes serve the same area, so neighbors can have numbers in either one.

Local calls are dialed with ten digits; dialing 1 plus ten digits also works.

It is in the Eastern Time zone.

In service since
September 19, 2017
Overlays
518
Local dialing
ten digits; dialing 1 plus ten digits also works
Time zone
Eastern Time
ZIP codes
336

Map

Map of the 838 area codeThe shaded area shows where 838 numbers are rated, with the neighboring area codes outlined around it.603207860814570315607413845978401585802508781AlbanyGlens FallsPlattsburghSaratoga SpringsHudsonLake PlacidWhitehallFort Covington
Approximate 838 coverage, drawn from U.S. Census ZIP code areas and NANPA rate centers. Dashed lines are state borders.

Main cities in area code 838

Overlays and neighboring area codes

Overlay, serving the same area: 518.

Neighboring area codes: 603, 207, 203, 860, 814, 570, 315, 607, 413, 845, 978, 617, 401, 585, 802, 508, 781.

Counties in area code 838

Towns in area code 838

And 301 more towns: every town in New York.