AlbanySchenectadyPlattsburghNew York (NY)
838 shares its calling area with 518 — 10-digit dialing (area code + number) is required for every local call in this region, even calls between numbers that share the same code.
How to dial a 838 number from abroad
Calling Albany from outside the United States? Dial the full number in international format — you don't need the US exit code, that's only for calls made from inside the US.
International format
A 838 number looks like this when dialed from anywhere in the world:
+1 838 XXX XXXX
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Frequently asked questions
How do I call a Albany number from abroad?
Dial + (or 00 from most countries), then 1 for the US, then 838, then the 7-digit local number. So a Albany number reads as +1 838 XXXXXXX.
What other area codes serve Albany?
Albany is also served by 518 — these overlay 838 in the exact same area, so 10-digit dialing is standard there.
How much does Hyallo charge to call area code 838?
Calls to Albany landlines start at $0.02/min with Hyallo, and your first call is free. Mobile numbers in the same area code can cost more, since they're billed at the real carrier rate.