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Area code 838

Area code 838 covers Albany, New York. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: New York Major City: Albany Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 518/838
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 838?

Area code 838 is assigned to Albany and the surrounding region in New York. Calls to numbers that start with 838 are routed to this area.

Area code 838 shares its territory with 518. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Albany CountyRensselaer CountyGreene CountyWashington CountyColumbia CountySchenectady CountyFranklin CountyEssex CountyWarren CountySaratoga CountyFulton CountySchoharie CountyClinton CountyMontgomery County

Line types

  • Mobile 25.35%
  • Landline 74.65%
02 / MAP

Area code 838 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Albany

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeAlbany, NY--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Albany

WITHIN THE US838 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 838 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 838 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 838 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 838 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 838 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 838 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 838

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Sinch
30%
Fractel
21%
CoreTel Communications
14%
Peering Hub
9%
AT&T
4%
Others
23%

Mobile

Sinch
37%
AT&T Mobility
22%
RIGHT CALL
17%
Verizon Wireless
9%
T-Mobile USA
7%
Others
7%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 838

213 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(838) 200 Landline Albany TVC ALBANY / FIRSTLIGHT FIBERTVC ALBANY, INC. DBA FIRSTLIGHT FIBER
(838) 201 Landline Hoosick Falls SinchONVOY, LLC- NY
(838) 202 Mobile Albany Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - NY
(838) 203 Landline Schenectady VonageVONAGE AMERICA LLC
(838) 204 Landline Hampton SinchONVOY, LLC- NY
(838) 205 Landline Valley Falls AT&TTC SYSTEMS, INC. - NY
(838) 206 Landline Claverack SinchONVOY, LLC- NY
(838) 207 Landline Albany Exiant CommunicationsEXIANT COMMUNICATIONS LLC
(838) 208 Mobile Copake OptimumCSC WIRELESS, LLC
(838) 209 Landline Claverack VALSTARVALSTAR, INC. - NY

Showing 10 of 213 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 838

Where is area code 838 used?
Area code 838 serves Albany and the surrounding area in New York, including Albany County, Rensselaer County, Greene County, Washington County, Columbia County.
What city is area code 838 from?
The main city of area code 838 is Albany, NY.
What time zone is area code 838 in?
Area code 838 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
When was area code 838 created?
Area code 838 was put into service on 2017-10-14.
Is 838 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 518. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 838 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 838 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 838 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 838 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 838 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 838?
Most landline blocks belong to Sinch and most mobile blocks to Sinch. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 838 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 74.65% of the number blocks are landline, 25.35% mobile.
How do I save a 838 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 838 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 838?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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