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A local number for Lowell, MA. Call and text over WiFi or mobile data, on the phone you already have.
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- Location
- Lowell, Massachusetts
- Time zone
- Eastern (GMT -5)
Where is area code 978 located?
Area code 978 is a Massachusetts area code, serving Lowell, MA and nearby cities including Lawrence, Haverhill, Methuen. It is in the Eastern (GMT -5) time zone.
Who is calling from area code 978?
A 978 call comes from a number assigned to the Lowell, MA area, which can be a mobile, a landline or an app-based number like AvoCall's. Caller ID can be faked from any area code, so if you don't know the number, let it go to voicemail and never share a code you didn't ask for.
How do I get a 978 phone number?
Pick an available 978 number and sign up for AvoCall. Your new Lowell, MA number works for calls and texts on your existing phone over WiFi or data. No second SIM is needed. Right now 20 numbers in the 978 area code are available on this page (checked October 11, 2026 at 8:53 AM UTC).
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20 numbers listed · Checked October 11, 2026 at 8:53 AM UTC.
- (978) 467-0774Lowell, MA
- (978) 644-1707Georgetown, MA
- (978) 529-8500Beverly, MA
- (978) 529-8562Beverly, MA
- (978) 954-0668Lowell, MA
- (978) 779-4704Bolton, MA
- (978) 856-6202Lowell, MA
- (978) 559-5825Gloucester, MA
- (978) 230-0135Leominster, MA
- (978) 718-0140Ashburnham, MA
- (978) 286-4448Sterling, MA
- (978) 293-8099Hudson, MA
- (978) 293-8990Hudson, MA
- (978) 541-8130Athol, MA
- (978) 559-5753Gloucester, MA
- (978) 678-2164Sterling, MA
- (978) 293-8612Hudson, MA
- (978) 861-0710Topsfield, MA
- (978) 288-8709Beverly, MA
- (978) 517-6563Amesbury, MA
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About the 978 area code
Massachusetts hosts area code 978, with Lowell as its base city. Lawrence, Haverhill, Methuen, and Billerica use the code too, and the whole territory follows Eastern time (GMT -5).
First activated in 1997 in ground once served by area code 508, 978 was later joined by 351, and the two now operate as an overlay across a single territory. Local dialing there requires the full ten digits.
Dialing note: 978 is part of an overlay complex with 351, so local calls in this area are dialed with all ten digits.
Numbering details on this page (service dates and overlay status) are checked against the NANPA numbering registry. Registry data as of 10/08/2026.
978 phone number FAQ
- Can I receive verification codes on a 978 number?
- AvoCall 978 numbers support calling and messaging. Verification-text compatibility varies by sender; short-code and 2FA delivery is not guaranteed.
- Which 978 numbers are available right now?
- As of October 11, 2026 at 8:53 AM UTC, 20 978 numbers were available to claim on this page. Inventory is re-checked hourly and changes as numbers are claimed, and availability is confirmed at checkout. See the current list.