Area Code 938: Alabama, Alabama
938 is a telephone area code serving Alabama. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 938 are located in Alabama, United States (NANP region: North).
How to Dial Area Code 938
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 938 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 938 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 938 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 938 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 938 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 938 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 938
Calls to a 938 number ring in the America/Chicago time zone, standard offset UTC-06:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Other Area Codes in Alabama
These codes also serve Alabama. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 205 | Birmingham, Tuscaloosa |
| 251 | Mobile |
| 256 | Huntsville, Florence |
| 334 | Montgomery, Auburn |
See all 5 area codes in Alabama →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 938?
Area code 938 is in Alabama, United States. It covers Huntsville (overlay).
What time zone is area code 938 in?
Area code 938 rings in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-06:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 938?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 938, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 938.
Is area code 938 toll-free?
No. 938 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.