Area Code 438

FTC complaints involving 438 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 438 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.

Most-complained 438 numbers:

• (438) 238-3313 — 3 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 438?

Area code 438 covers Montréal and nearby cities including Sainte-Geneviève, Pointe-Claire, Île-Perrot in Quebec, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 438?

Area code 438 serves Montréal, Sainte-Geneviève, Pointe-Claire, Île-Perrot, Lachine, and 1 other communities in Quebec.

What time zone is area code 438 in?

Area code 438 is in the Eastern Time (America/Toronto).

How do you dial a 438 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 438 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 438 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 438 a scam?

A 438 number is geographically tied to Quebec, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 438 a country code?

No. 438 is a Canadian area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for Canada is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 438 number written for international dialing looks like +1 438 followed by the 7-digit local number.