Louisiana area codes

Explore all 6 area codes in Louisiana. Choose a code to see its coverage, dialing rules, and phone lookup.

All 6 area codes in Louisiana

  • 225

    Baton Rouge, Gonzales

  • 318

    Shreveport, Monroe

  • 337

    Lafayette, New Iberia

  • 457

    Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria and other communities in northern Louisiana

  • 504

    New Orleans, Kenner

  • 985

    Houma, Hammond

Louisiana area code questions

How many area codes does Louisiana have?

Louisiana has 6 active geographic area codes in this directory: 225, 318, 337, 457, 504 and 985.

Which area code should I choose in Louisiana?

Start with the first three digits after +1 on the number you want to check. The codes in this directory are associated with places including Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, New Orleans, and Houma. The listed places are examples, not a complete map of each code’s boundaries.

Which Louisiana area codes share coverage?

NANPA groups these codes in shared numbering complexes: 318 / 457. Members can serve overlapping areas; being in the same complex does not necessarily mean identical geographic boundaries.

How do I dial a number in Louisiana?

Open the individual area code to check its local dialing rule. For a phone lookup, enter +1 followed by the three-digit area code and the seven-digit number. A state or area code alone is not enough to look up a particular number.

Does an area code from Louisiana show where the caller is?

No. An area code describes a number’s assigned region. People can keep numbers after moving, use them while traveling, or place internet-based calls. Caller ID can also be spoofed, so the code does not confirm the caller’s location or identity.