Area Code 938 — Alabama

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 938 is located in Alabama and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Huntsville .

Area Code Details

Area Code: 938
State / Province: Alabama (AL)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Central Time Central Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: July 10, 2010
Assigned: March 4, 2009
Population Served: ~315,522 est.
Overlay Complex: 256/938

Cities Served

Largest City Huntsville

Huntsville Decatur Cullman Scottsboro Sheffield Attalla Ohatchee Massey Flat Rock Lecta

History & Relationships

Split from

Overlay complex — shares geography with

Rate Centers & Exchanges

10 rate centers identified within area code 938

View exchanges →

Other Area Codes in Alabama

Nearby Area Codes

Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 938

What state is area code 938?

Area code 938 is located in Alabama, United States.

Where is area code 938 from?

Area code 938 originates from Alabama. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 938?

Area code 938 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 938?

Area code 938 serves cities including Huntsville, Decatur, Cullman, Scottsboro, Sheffield, Attalla, Ohatchee, Massey, and more.

Is a call from area code 938 a scam?

Area code 938 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Alabama. Like any area code, individual numbers using 938 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.