Area code 838
Area code 838 serves Albany and nearby parts of New York, including Schenectady, Troy and Saratoga Springs. It is on Eastern Time, which observes daylight saving time. 518 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 838 at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
| Main city | Albany |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 518 |
Cities in 838
- Albany
- Schenectady
- Troy
- Saratoga Springs
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call an 838 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for an 838 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 838 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Central | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Mountain | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Arizona | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Pacific | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Questions about 838
What time zone is area code 838?
Area code 838 is on Eastern Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 838?
Area code 838 is in New York. Its main city is Albany, and it also covers Schenectady, Troy and Saratoga Springs.
What are the legal hours to call an 838 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 838?
518 covers the same area as 838, so numbers in the same town can have either code.