Area code 978
978 is Lowell, Haverhill, Salem, Massachusetts.
Area code 978 at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- Main cities
- Lowell, Haverhill, Salem, Fitchburg, Gloucester, Concord, Athol
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- 351
- In service since
- 1997
351 covers the exact same area as 978 — both are dialed with all 10 digits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 978?
Area code 978 covers Lowell, Haverhill, Salem in Massachusetts.
What time is it in area code 978?
Area code 978 is in the Eastern Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
Is 351 the same area as 978?
Yes. 351 is an overlay of 978 — they cover the exact same area, so every call there needs all 10 digits dialed.
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