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Area code 938

Area code 938 covers Huntsville, Alabama. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Alabama Major City: Huntsville Central Time (CT) Overlay: 256/938
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 938?

Area code 938 is assigned to Huntsville and the surrounding region in Alabama. Calls to numbers that start with 938 are routed to this area.

Area code 938 shares its territory with 256. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Madison CountyMorgan CountyCullman CountyLauderdale CountyJackson CountyTalladega CountyCalhoun CountyMarshall CountyCleburne CountyEtowah CountyLimestone CountyFranklin County

Line types

  • Mobile 46.24%
  • Landline 53.76%
02 / MAP

Area code 938 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 Huntsville

This area code is in the Central Time (CT) time zone.

Local timeHuntsville, AL--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Huntsville

WITHIN THE US938 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+1 938 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 938 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+1 938 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 938 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 938 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 938 555 0123
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Learn more about that number.

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

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 938

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Sinch
35%
CoreTel Communications
20%
Fractel
19%
AT&T
6%
Commio
3%
Others
15%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
76%
Sinch
12%
T-Mobile USA
6%
Shelcomm
2%
Boost Mobile
1%
Others
1%

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 938

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(938) 200 Landline Huntsville VonageVONAGE AMERICA LLC
(938) 201 Landline Childersburg AirusAIRUS, INC. - AL
(938) 202 Mobile Athens Shelcomm
(938) 203 Mobile Hartselle Shelcomm
(938) 204 Landline Childersburg BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - AL
(938) 205 Landline Cullman BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - AL
(938) 206 Mobile Anniston Boost MobileBOOST SUBSCRIBERCO L.L.C.
(938) 207 Landline Huntsville Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(938) 208 Mobile Cullman AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(938) 209 Mobile Scottsboro AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA

Showing 10 of 173 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 938

Where is area code 938 used?
Area code 938 serves Huntsville and the surrounding area in Alabama, including Madison County, Morgan County, Cullman County, Lauderdale County, Jackson County.
What city is area code 938 from?
The main city of area code 938 is Huntsville, AL.
What time zone is area code 938 in?
Area code 938 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 938 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 256. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 938 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 938 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 938 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 938 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 938 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 938?
Most landline blocks belong to Sinch and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 938 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 53.76% of the number blocks are landline, 46.24% mobile.
How do I save a 938 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 938 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 938?
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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