Area Code 978

Lowell, Massachusetts · EST/EDT (UTC-5) · United States

Area Code
978
City
Lowell, MA
Time Zone
EST/EDT
UTC Offset
UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1997

Where Is Area Code 978?

Lowell, Lawrence, Fitchburg, Gloucester — northeastern Massachusetts

North of Boston. Historic mill towns. Route 128/495 tech belt.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
LowellLawrenceFitchburgGloucesterHaverhill

Time Zone for Area Code 978

Standard Time
EST (UTC-5)
Daylight Time
EDT (UTC-4)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/New_York

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 978?

Area code 978 is located in Lowell, Massachusetts (United States). It covers Lowell, Lawrence, Fitchburg, Gloucester — northeastern Massachusetts.

What time zone is area code 978 in?

Area code 978 (Lowell, Massachusetts) is in the EST/EDT time zone. Standard time is UTC-5 and UTC-4 during Daylight Saving Time.

Is area code 978 a scam?

Area code 978 is a legitimate NANPA-assigned code serving Lowell, Massachusetts. However, scammers can spoof any area code. If you receive an unexpected call from (978), verify the caller before sharing personal information.

What time is it in area code 978 right now?

Area code 978 follows EST/EDT (UTC-5). See the live clock at whattime.city/boston/ for the exact current time in Lowell.

When was area code 978 introduced?

Area code 978 was introduced in 1997. North of Boston. Historic mill towns. Route 128/495 tech belt.