Geographic area code
Area code 978
Serves Lowell and surrounding areas in Massachusetts, United States.
- Local time 7:40 pm EDT
- Eastern · UTC-04:00
Where is area code 978?
At a glance
RegionMassachusetts
Main cityLowell
Time zoneEastern
TypeGeographic
Cities & townsLowell · Salem · Wilmington · Lawrence · Methuen · Chelmsford · Haverhill · South Peabody
Most-reported 978 numbers (30 days)
- No spam reported in this period.
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FAQ
Where is area code 978?
Area code 978 serves Lowell, Salem, Wilmington, Lawrence in Massachusetts (Eastern time). See the local time, map, overlays and the most-reported spam numbers in 978.
Is a call from 978 a scam?
The area code alone can’t tell you whether a call is safe, and caller ID is easy to fake. Look up the full number above to see its community reports, FTC complaints and risk score.
What time is it in area code 978?
It’s currently 7:40 pm (Eastern). Telemarketers may only call between 8am and 9pm local time.