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.

Sources and verification

Sources checked on September 15, 2026.

Numbering plans describe allocations and dialing rules. They do not verify the identity or current location of a caller.