Area code 438

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Cities and towns in area code 438

Places we have prefix data for in 438. The list may be incomplete.

• Montreal, QC (1)

Area codes that overlay 438

• 263
• 514

Questions

Where is area code 438?

Area code 438 is in Quebec. It serves Montreal.

What time zone is area code 438 in?

Area code 438 uses Eastern Time.

What area codes overlay 438?

263 and 514 serve the same area as 438. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.

Is a call from area code 438 a scam?

The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 438 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 438 number, let it go to voicemail.

When did area code 438 start?

438 went into service in 2006. It was created from area code 514.

Can a 438 number be outside Quebec?

Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 438 caller can be anywhere.

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