Area Code 938
Area code 938 covers Huntsville and nearby cities including Decatur, Madison, Florence in Alabama, in the Central Time.
Area code 938 quick facts
| Location | Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service | 2010-07-10 |
| Overlay codes | 256 |
| Nearby codes | 256, 205, 659, 931, 615, 629 |
| Carrier coverage | 182 prefixes; 61% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 68 complaints across 17 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 938 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 938 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Dropped call or no message”.
Most-complained 938 numbers:
- (938) 204-1327 — 11 complaints
- (938) 200-0654 — 7 complaints
- (938) 225-7369 — 7 complaints
- (938) 300-5482 — 4 complaints
- (938) 465-8215 — 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.
Cities in area code 938
Huntsville, Decatur, Madison, Florence, Anniston, Gadsden
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Carriers in area code 938
Area code 938 spans 182 prefixes, about 61% wireless. Top carriers: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA, ONVOY, LLC - AL, ONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC, POWERTEL BIRMINGHAM LICENSES, INC.. Look up the carrier and line type for a 938 number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 938?
Area code 938 covers Huntsville and nearby cities including Decatur, Madison, Florence in Alabama, in the Central Time.
What cities use area code 938?
Area code 938 serves Huntsville, Decatur, Madison, Florence, Anniston, and 1 other communities in Alabama.
What time zone is area code 938 in?
Area code 938 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).
How do you dial a 938 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 938 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 938 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 938 a scam?
A 938 number is geographically tied to Alabama, 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 938 a country code?
No. 938 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 938 number written for international dialing looks like +1 938 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.