Zip Area Code

Area code 978

Area code 978 is a Massachusetts area code, in service since September 1, 1997.

It was added as an overlay on 508: both codes serve the same area, so neighbors can have numbers in either one.

351 serves the same area too.

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

It is in the Eastern Time zone.

State
Massachusetts
In service since
September 1, 1997
Overlays
351
Local dialing
ten digits; dialing 1 plus ten digits also works
Time zone
Eastern Time
ZIP codes
104

Map

Map of the 978 area codeThe shaded area shows where 978 numbers are rated, with the neighboring area codes outlined around it.603207413617802508781LawrenceLowellBillericaHaverhillConcordFitchburgSalemLeominster
Approximate 978 coverage, drawn from U.S. Census ZIP code areas and NANPA rate centers. Dashed lines are state borders.

Main cities in area code 978

Overlays and neighboring area codes

Overlay, serving the same area: 351.

Neighboring area codes: 603, 207, 860, 413, 617, 401, 802, 508, 781.

Counties in area code 978

Towns in area code 978

And 45 more towns: every town in Massachusetts.

Local numbers in area code 978

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