The 838 area code is located in the state of New York, and according to Intelius data, covers roughly 1,921 phone numbers and 2,133 listings across 125 prefixes.
This is a General Purpose Code, in service since September 19, 2017.
Area code 838 is part of an overlay complex shared with:
Area code 838 was split from area code 518.
Local and long-distance calls within area code 838 both require 10 digits dialing.
Have you received a call from a number with a 838 area code? Figure out who is calling you by performing a reverse phone lookup search. Intelius can provide you with a phone report that includes (when available) original line type and carrier, the number owner’s name, last known address and past addresses, age, possible relatives, and more.
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