Area code 938
Area code 938 serves Huntsville and nearby parts of Alabama, including Decatur, Florence and Madison. It is on Central Time, which observes daylight saving time. 256 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 938 at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| Main city | Huntsville |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 256 |
Cities in 938
- Huntsville
- Decatur
- Florence
- Madison
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 a 938 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 a 938 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 938 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Central | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Mountain | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Arizona | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Pacific | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
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Questions about 938
What time zone is area code 938?
Area code 938 is on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 938?
Area code 938 is in Alabama. Its main city is Huntsville, and it also covers Decatur, Florence and Madison.
What are the legal hours to call a 938 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 938?
256 covers the same area as 938, so numbers in the same town can have either code.