Question 1

Where is 978-738 located?

Accepted Answer

Phone numbers starting with (978) 738 were assigned in Lawrence, Massachusetts. People keep their numbers when they move, so the caller may be somewhere else.

Question 2

What carrier is 978-738?

Accepted Answer

The 978-738 prefix was assigned to Verizon New England. Numbers can be ported to other carriers, so the current carrier may be different.

Question 3

What time zone is 978-738 in?

Accepted Answer

Lawrence, MA is in Eastern Time.

Question 4

Is a call from 978-738 a scam?

Accepted Answer

The prefix alone can’t tell you. Scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number, including local-looking ones. If you don’t recognize a 978-738 number, let it go to voicemail and don’t share codes or payment details.

Area code	978
Prefix	738
City	Lawrence, MA
State	Massachusetts
Original carrier	Verizon New England
Number range	(978) 738-0000 to (978) 738-9999
Time zone	Eastern Time
Overlay area codes	351

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