Where is area code 978 located and what state is area code 978?

Area code 978 is located in Massachusetts (United States), covering major cities and regions including Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Peabody, Methuen, Salem, Leominster, Beverly, Fitchburg, Gloucester.

How to call area code 978 and do I need to dial area code 978?

To dial a number in area code 978, format your call as +1 (978) XXX-XXXX. Mandatory 10-digit dialing is required in overlay regions.

Is area code 978 a scam, spam, or dangerous call?

Area code 978 is a legitimate geographic area code for Massachusetts. However, scammers frequently spoof numbers from any area code, so exercise caution with unknown callers.

North American Area CodeEastern Time Zone

Area Code 978 Location & Details

Q: What timezone is area code 978?

Area code 978 operates on the Eastern timezone.

State / Region: Massachusetts • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Peabody, Methuen, Salem, Leominster, Beverly, Fitchburg, Gloucester

Standard Dial Format

+1 (978) XXX-XXXX

Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)

What State is Area Code 978?

MassachusettsState Hub →

Country Territory

United States

978 Area Code Time Zone

Eastern

978 Overlay Codes

351

Area Code 978 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Massachusetts (Eastern Timezone)

Lat: 42.65° • Lng: -71.20°

📍 Geographic Center: MassachusettsMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 978 Located?

Telephone area code 978 is assigned to Massachusetts in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Peabody, Methuen, Salem, Leominster, Beverly, Fitchburg, Gloucester.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:978 serves Massachusetts (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 978, standard 10-digit dialing (978) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 978?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 978? Here is how to trace who is calling from 978 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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Legitimate contacts usually leave a detailed voicemail or caller ID record.

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Robocallers often fake incoming caller ID numbers using your local 978 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 978 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 978, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (978) + 7-digit number.
Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 978 + 7-digit number.
Do I need to dial area code 978 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 978

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-978 calling area

13 Major Cities Listed

City Name	County	Population	% of 978 Pop
Lowell	Middlesex County	119,971	18.4%
Lawrence	Essex County	89,320	13.7%
Haverhill	Essex County	68,361	10.5%
Peabody	Essex County	55,953	8.6%
Methuen	Essex County	54,584	8.4%
Salem	Essex County	45,381	7.0%
Leominster	Worcester County	44,194	6.8%
Beverly	Essex County	43,363	6.6%
Fitchburg	Worcester County	42,136	6.5%
Gloucester	Essex County	30,627	4.7%
Gardner	Worcester County	21,483	3.3%
Newburyport	Essex County	19,148	2.9%
Amesbury	Essex County	17,588	2.7%

Counties Covered by Area Code 978

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Massachusetts

County Name	Total Population	% of 978 Area	% of County
Essex County	826,170	65.1%	51%
Middlesex County	1,663,929	18.4%	7%
Worcester County	883,722	16.5%	12%

☎️Area Code 978 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 796 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

77% Landline15% Wireless8% VoIP

Prefix	Line Usage	Rate Center	Assigned Carrier	Assign Date
(978) 200-	📞Landline	LOWELL	FIVE9, INC.	05/25/2023
(978) 201-	📞Landline	ACTON	OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC	N/A
(978) 202-	📞Landline	CONCORD	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(978) 203-	📞Landline	WILMINGTON	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	N/A
(978) 204-	📱Wireless	LAWRENCE	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	N/A
(978) 205-	💻VoIP	WILMINGTON	BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MA	N/A
(978) 206-	📞Landline	ACTON	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(978) 207-	📞Landline	NO READING	COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC	N/A
(978) 208-	📞Landline	LAWRENCE	COMCAST IP PHONE, LLC	03/19/2001
(978) 209-	💻VoIP	SUDBURY	BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MA	N/A
(978) 210-	📱Wireless	PEABODY	METROPCS, INC.	07/30/2002
(978) 211-	📞Landline	XXXXXXXXXX	MULTIPLE OCN LISTING	N/A
(978) 212-	📞Landline	HUDSON	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	03/19/2001
(978) 213-	📞Landline	TOPSFIELD	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(978) 214-	📞Landline	ANDOVER	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(978) 215-	📞Landline	BILLERICA	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	N/A
(978) 216-	💻VoIP	BOLTON	BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MA	07/20/2001
(978) 217-	📞Landline	SUDBURY	NEP, LLC	09/29/2003
(978) 218-	📞Landline	SUDBURY	TC SYSTEMS, INC.	N/A
(978) 219-	📞Landline	SALEM	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA	02/20/2001
(978) 220-	📞Landline	XXXXXXXXXX	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(978) 221-	📞Landline	LOWELL	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	09/08/2011
(978) 222-	📞Landline	NO READING	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(978) 223-	📞Landline	DANVERS	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	N/A
(978) 224-	📞Landline	SALEM	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(978) 225-	📞Landline	NEWBURYPT	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	01/16/2001
(978) 226-	📞Landline	TYNGSBORO	TC SYSTEMS, INC.	N/A
(978) 227-	📞Landline	LEOMINSTER	TC SYSTEMS, INC.	N/A
(978) 228-	📞Landline	HAVERHILL	OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC	09/12/2008
(978) 229-	📞Landline	WILMINGTON	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA	N/A
(978) 230-	📱Wireless	LEOMINSTER	METROPCS, INC.	N/A
(978) 231-	📞Landline	GLOUCESTER	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(978) 232-	📞Landline	BEVERLY	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(978) 233-	📞Landline	HAMILTON	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA	N/A
(978) 234-	📞Landline	GEORGETOWN	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA	N/A
(978) 235-	📞Landline	LEOMINSTER	OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC	N/A
(978) 236-	📞Landline	BEVERLY	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(978) 237-	📞Landline	LAWRENCE	LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MA	N/A
(978) 238-	📞Landline	IPSWICH	OMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC	N/A
(978) 239-	📱Wireless	PEABODY	NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - DC	N/A
(978) 240-	📞Landline	HUDSON	NORFOLK COUNTY INTERNET, INC.	N/A
(978) 241-	📞Landline	HAVERHILL	TC SYSTEMS, INC.	N/A
(978) 242-	📞Landline	LAWRENCE	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(978) 243-	📞Landline	MAYNARD	PAETEC ITEL, LLC	07/27/2001
(978) 244-	📞Landline	LOWELL	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(978) 245-	💻VoIP	CONCORD	BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MA	N/A
(978) 246-	📞Landline	MAYNARD	MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC	N/A
(978) 247-	📞Landline	ANDOVER	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(978) 248-	📞Landline	ATHOL	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A
(978) 249-	📞Landline	ATHOL	VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC.	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 978

Where is area code 978 located?

Area code 978 is located in Massachusetts (United States), serving cities like Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Peabody, Methuen, Salem, Leominster, Beverly, Fitchburg, Gloucester.