978 Area Code
Massachusetts, USA
Local time now · Eastern Time
3:43 AM
Area code 978 is in Massachusetts, USA, serving Lowell, Dracut, North Andover and Wilmington. It uses Eastern Time — the time there now is 3:43 AM. 351 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 1997.
| Area code | 978 |
|---|---|
| Location | Massachusetts, USA |
| Major cities | Lowell, Dracut, North Andover, Wilmington |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay codes | 351 |
| In service since | 1997 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 978?
Massachusetts, USA — including Lowell, Dracut, North Andover and Wilmington.
What time zone is area code 978?
Eastern Time.
How do I call a 978 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 978 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 978 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 978 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 978 … .
Is a call from 978 a scam?
Not by itself — 978 is an ordinary geographic area code in Massachusetts. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.