Area Code Lookup
What Area Code Is Salem?
9 area codes serve Salem
Salem is served by area codes 234, 503, 540, 603, 609, 618, 812, 971, 978. It spans Ohio and Oregon and Virginia and New Hampshire and New Jersey and Illinois and Indiana and Massachusetts.
Area Codes Serving Salem
Frequently Asked Questions
What area code is Salem?
Salem is served by area codes 234, 503, 540, 603, 609, 618, 812, 971, 978.
Why does Salem have multiple area codes?
As demand for phone numbers increased, NANPA added area codes through splits (dividing the region) or overlays (layering a new code over the same geography). Salem now has 9 area codes — 234 and 503 and 540 and 603 and 609 and 618 and 812 and 971 and 978 — covering the same or overlapping areas.
How do I call Salem from outside the US?
To call Salem from abroad, dial +1 followed by the area code and 7-digit local number (e.g. +1-234-XXX-XXXX). The +1 is the country code for all NANPA countries.