What area code is 938?
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938 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 938
Huntsville (overlay)Showing 12 of 68 recorded communities — major cities first.
Where 938 sits on the map
Overlay of 256Coverage area
About the 938 region
938 covers Huntsville in Alabama, including Decatur Metropolitan Area, The Shoals, Anniston, Albertville and Alexander City. The code has been in service since 2010.
938 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 256 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 256.
Who called me from 938?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 938 does not prove the caller is really in the 938 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 938 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 938?+–
938 is a telephone area code serving Huntsville in Alabama, United States, in service since 2010.
Where is area code 938 located?+–
It covers Blount County, Calhoun County, Cherokee County and other counties, including Decatur Metropolitan Area, The Shoals, Anniston, Albertville and Alexander City in Alabama.
What cities are in area code 938?+–
Major communities on record include Decatur Metropolitan Area, The Shoals, Anniston, Albertville and Alexander City, among others. The code's territory spans the Huntsville region of Alabama.
What time zone is 938?+–
938 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 938 start?+–
938 entered service in 2010. Its history: overlaid on 256.
Why does area code 938 exist?+–
938 is an overlay of 256: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 938 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 938 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 938 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 938 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 938 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 256 instead.