Area code 978

Area code 978 is a geographic code in the North American Numbering Plan. Most of this region uses the America/New York time zone.

Other area codes in Massachusetts: 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857.

Is a call from 978 local?

Not necessarily. People keep their numbers when they move, internet phone numbers can be used anywhere, and robocallers often spoof local-looking numbers. Learn about spoofing.