978 Area Code

Get a Lowell, Massachusetts phone number

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Massachusetts map showing location of area code 978 within the state

978 Phone Number

State:

Massachusetts

Timezone:

Eastern

Major City:

Lowell

The 978 area code is in Massachusetts, United States.

Area code 978 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC -5).

This area code covers eastern Massachusetts and serves Boston, Cambridge, and Quincy

Nearby counties:

Massachusetts's 978 area code serves the same counties as the 351 area code: Middlesex, Essex, Worcester, Suffolk, Norfolk, and Franklin

Other nearby area codes includes:

Area Code 413 - Springfield

Area Code 603 - New Hampshire

Area Code 802 - Vermont

Area Code 339/781 - Boston

Area Code 508/774 - Worcester

Area Code 617/857 - Boston

History of 978

Area Code

The Massachusetts 978 area code was introduced in 1997 for northeastern Massachusetts

Things To Do Near

Area Code 978

There are many activities for locals + visitors to see and do in the 978 area code (Lowell County).

Things to do in Lowell, Massachusetts tend to includes Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Crane Beach and Castle Hill, Lowell National Historical Park and much more.

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

In Salem, explore the history of the infamous Salem Witch Trials at the memorial. Visit the Witch House, where a judge from the trials lived, and the Salem Witch Museum for insights into this dark period.

Crane Beach and Castle Hill

Located in Ipswich, Crane Beach is a stunning stretch of coastline with white sand and dunes. Nearby, Castle Hill offers beautiful landscapes, walking trails, and the historic Crane Estate.

Lowell National Historical Park

Discover the industrial history of Lowell, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore textile mills, visit the Boott Cotton Mills Museum, and take canal tours to learn about the city's role in the Industrial Revolution.

Education

in Lowell

Some of the universities, colleges, higher education establishments in area code 978 are:

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Middlesex Community College

Northern Essex Community College

This is not an exhaustive list, there are additional schools that may not be included

Why do people sign up for a virtual 978 number with Phoner?

People sign up for 978 virtual US phone numbers for a number of reasons.

For business

To be seen as local vendors - local numbers are more trustworthy than out-of-state phone numbers

For marketing purpose

So customers can remember their numbers easily or to be seen as local vendors as local numbers are more trustworthy than out-of-state phone numbers

Dating

To give online dating matches a 2nd phone number until they’ve gone on a date and trust each other

To buy and sell goods

For Craigslist, Facebook, eBay purchases or sales so that people don’t have your personal information and don’t bother you after the sale or purchase has been made

Nearby Codes

Frequently asked questions about local numbers

Can I buy a local 978 Massachusetts phone number?

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Yes you can. To purchase a 978 number, download Phoner, select a ‘United States’ number followed by ‘Massachusetts’ as the state. Once you have chosen an area code you can choose a number of your choice. Once you have selected a number to make calls or send texts you can subscribe and enjoy a 3 day free trial.

What are the other Massachusetts local area codes?

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Click to find the Massachusetts local area codes.

Can I port my existing 978 number to Phoner?

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Yes, you can port your 978 number to Phoner. We are working on an automated process, for now please email our support team so they can manually port your number.

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