What time zone is area code 938 in?

Area code 938 uses Central Time.

What area codes overlay 938?

256 serves the same area as 938. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.

Is a call from area code 938 a scam?

The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 938 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 938 number, let it go to voicemail.

When did area code 938 start?

938 went into service in 2010. It was created from area code 256.

Can a 938 number be outside Alabama?

Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 938 caller can be anywhere.

Area code 938

Where is area code 938?

Huntsville, Cullman and Decatur, Alabama

Local time: … (Central Time)

State	Alabama
Country	United States
Main cities	Huntsville, Cullman and Decatur
Time zone	Central Time
Overlay area codes	256
In service since	2010 (created from 256)
Assigned prefixes	193
Dialing format	(938) XXX-XXXX · +1 938 XXX XXXX from abroad

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Cities and towns in area code 938

Listed by how many phone prefixes (the 3 digits after the area code) are assigned to each place in 938.

Huntsville, AL (35)
Cullman, AL (19)
Decatur, AL (17)
Rogersville, AL (16)
Scottsboro, AL (15)
Childersburg, AL (5)
Anniston, AL (4)
Athens, AL (4)
Arab, AL (3)
Attalla, AL (3)
Florence, AL (3)
Hazel Green, AL (3)
Madison, AL (3)
Russellville, AL (3)
Section, AL (3)
Boaz, AL (2)
Chulafinne, AL (2)
Gadsden, AL (2)
Guntersville, AL (2)
Hartselle, AL (2)
Jacksonville, AL (2)
Moulton, AL (2)
Oden Ridge, AL (2)
Ranburne, AL (2)
Red Bay, AL (2)
Skyline, AL (2)
Sylacauga, AL (2)
Talladega, AL (2)
Albertville, AL (1)
Alexander City, AL (1)
Aroney, AL (1)
Cedarbluff, AL (1)
Collinsvl, AL (1)
Courtland, AL (1)
Dadeville, AL (1)
Delta, AL (1)
Falkville, AL (1)
Flat Rock, AL (1)
Fruithurst, AL (1)
Goodwater, AL (1)
Gurley, AL (1)
Hanceville, AL (1)
Killen, AL (1)
Lecta, AL (1)
Leighton, AL (1)
Lexington, AL (1)
Massey, AL (1)
Muscle Shoals, AL (1)
Ohatchee, AL (1)
Ownscrsrds, AL (1)
Piedmont, AL (1)
Rainsville, AL (1)
Rinehart, AL (1)
Rockford, AL (1)
Stevenson, AL (1)
Town Creek, AL (1)
Veto, AL (1)
Wedowee, AL (1)
Whorton, AL (1)

Phone companies in area code 938

The carriers that hold the most 938 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.

Prefixes	Carrier
68	New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T)
36	Onvoy
19	Ton80 Communications
18	Fractel
10	Onvoy Spectrum (Charter Spectrum)
6	Teleport Communications America
5	Powertel Birmingham Licenses (T-Mobile)
3	Commio

All 193 prefixes in area code 938

Pick the 3 digits after the area code to see that prefix’s city and carrier.

Area codes that overlay 938

Questions

Where is area code 938?: Area code 938 is in Alabama. It serves Huntsville, Cullman, Decatur, Rogersville and Scottsboro and 54 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 938 in?: Area code 938 uses Central Time.
What area codes overlay 938?: 256 serves the same area as 938. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
Is a call from area code 938 a scam?: The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 938 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 938 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 938 start?: 938 went into service in 2010. It was created from area code 256.
Can a 938 number be outside Alabama?: Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 938 caller can be anywhere.

Other area codes in Alabama

Area code	Main cities
205	Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Bessemer
251	Mobile, Foley and Atmore
334	Montgomery, Dothan and Phenix City
483	Montgomery, Auburn and Gantt
659	Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Bessemer