Area Code 978

FTC complaints involving 978 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 978 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Medical & prescriptions”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.

Most-complained 978 numbers:

• (978) 444-5700 — 61 complaints
• (978) 806-4934 — 25 complaints
• (978) 622-0589 — 20 complaints
• (978) 775-2963 — 19 complaints
• (978) 547-2104 — 17 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 978?

Area code 978 covers Lowell and nearby cities including Lawrence, Haverhill, Methuen in Massachusetts, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 978?

Area code 978 serves Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Methuen, Salem, and 9 other communities in Massachusetts.

What time zone is area code 978 in?

Area code 978 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 978 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 978 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 978 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 978 a scam?

A 978 number is geographically tied to Massachusetts, 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 978 a country code?

No. 978 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 978 number written for international dialing looks like +1 978 followed by the 7-digit local number.