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Louisiana · Central Time Updated July 2026

Area Codes in Louisiana

10 codes, from a 1947 original to 2022’s newest, and an 11th on the way

Louisiana has 5 active area codes — from 504 in 1947 to 985 in 2001. 225 is Baton Rouge and its surroundings; 318 is Alexandria and its surroundings. Tap any code below for its full guide: who called, cities and ZIP codes, the coverage map and the live local time.

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Area codes5
Original504 · 1947
Newest985 · 2001
Largest metroBaton Rouge
Local time7:20 PM CT
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All 5 Louisiana Area Codes

Every active code: tap any card for its full guide, who called, cities and ZIPs, map, spam patterns and local time.

225Addis, Albany, Baker499 prefixes in serviceArea code 225 guide ›318Alexandria, Anacoco, Arcadia761 prefixes in serviceArea code 318 guide ›337Abbeville, Anacoco, Arnaudville599 prefixes in serviceArea code 337 guide ›504Ama, Arabi, Avondale562 prefixes in serviceArea code 504 guide ›985Abita Springs, Angie, Belle Rose447 prefixes in serviceArea code 985 guide ›
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Louisiana Area Codes by City

The largest Louisiana communities and the area codes that serve them. Every city links to its local AT&T internet page.

CityArea code(s)
Baton Rouge225
Lafayette337
New Orleans504
Shreveport318
Alexandria318
Denham Springs225
Houma504 985
Lake Charles337
Monroe318
Bossier City318
Covington504 985
Gonzales225
Hammond225 985
Kenner504
Mandeville504 985
Metairie504
Morgan City337 985
Pineville318

How Louisiana Got Its Codes

Every Louisiana area code, in the order it entered service. Splits carved new regions; added codes overlay existing ones, which is why ten-digit dialing is standard.

In serviceCodeHow it arrived
1947504One of the original area codes of 1947
1957318Original assignment for its region
1998225Split from 504
1999337Split from 318
2001985Split from 504

Source: NANPA NPA database, July 2026. Regenerated monthly.

Louisiana Area Code Map

Every active Louisiana area code at a glance, anchored to the metro each one serves. Tap any code above for its detailed coverage map.

Map of Louisiana area codes with anchor cities↓  Printable PDF

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AT&T Home Internet in Louisiana

AT&T home internet is available across Louisiana, checked address by address; every area code guide above lists its cities and what’s offered there.

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AT&T Wireless in Louisiana

AT&T’s 5G network covers most of Louisiana. ActiveArmor® spam blocking is included with every unlimited plan, your number stays yours when you move between Louisiana codes, and great cell phone deals in Louisiana are a tap away.

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AT&T Stores Across Louisiana

From the Baton Rouge metro to Alexandria, Lafayette and beyond, walk in for switching, porting, upgrades and hands-on help. Every area code guide lists its nearest stores.

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Find stores in: Baton Rouge · Alexandria · Lafayette · Shreveport · New Orleans

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Area Codes in Neighboring States

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Louisiana Area Code FAQ

How many area codes does Louisiana have?
Louisiana has 5 active area codes: 225, 318, 337, 504, 985. Each links to a full guide above.
Which Louisiana area code is mine?
Tap any code above to see the communities it serves; each guide lists cities with ZIP codes and a coverage map.
Who called me from a Louisiana number?
Open that code's guide and check the prefix lookup: every assigned prefix with its carrier. No voicemail? Let it go — legitimate callers leave messages.
What time zone is Louisiana in?
Louisiana is primarily on Central time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does AT&T offer service in Louisiana?
Yes — home internet, wireless and retail stores across Louisiana. Availability is checked address by address.
Sources: prefix and carrier assignments from the NANPA central-office code registry; population figures from the U.S. Census Bureau; spam-pattern indicators from FTC Do Not Call filings and AT&T ActiveArmor® network telemetry. Facts are rebuilt from these sources at build time; the page regenerates monthly.
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