Louisiana Area Code

Louisiana, located in the southern United States, is served by several area codes. Area Code 225 is centered around Baton Rouge, Area Code 318 covers northwestern and central regions, Area Code 337 serves southwestern Louisiana, and Area Code 504 encompasses the New Orleans metropolitan area. These area codes enable effective communication throughout the state's diverse regions.

State	Louisiana
State Abbreviation:	LA
State Nickname:	The Pelican State Equality State
Capital City	Baton Rouge
Area Codes	225, 318, 337, 504, 985
Timezone	Central Time Zone (CT)

What time zone is Louisiana?

Louisiana falls within the Central Time Zone (CT) in the United States. The Central Time Zone is typically UTC-6 during Standard Time (Central Standard Time or CST) and UTC-5 during Daylight Saving Time (Central Daylight Time or CDT), which is observed from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. Louisiana, along with many other states in the central United States, follows this time zone.

Note that the start and end dates of daylight saving time can change

History

Maine's area code history has been relatively simple and consistent. Since the establishment of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) in 1947, the state has been served by a single area code, **Area Code 207**, which has covered the entirety of Maine. Unlike other regions that underwent area code splits or overlays due to population growth and increased telecommunications demand, Maine has maintained its original area code, making it a unique case of long-standing continuity in the world of telecommunications within the state.

All Area Codes in Louisiana

This table provides a quick overview of all area codes, their locations, and some historical context for each.

Area Code	Location	History and Details
504	Greater New Orleans	Area code 504 serves the greater New Orleans area, including the city of New Orleans itself.
225	Baton Rouge and Surrounding Areas	Area code 225 covers Baton Rouge, the state capital, and its surrounding regions.
337	Southwestern Louisiana	Area code 337 serves southwestern Louisiana, including cities like Lafayette and Lake Charles.
318	Northern Louisiana	Area code 318 covers northern Louisiana, including cities like Shreveport and Monroe.
985	Southeastern Louisiana	Area code 985 serves southeastern Louisiana, including Slidell and parts of the Northshore region.
504/985 Overlay	Greater New Orleans	The 504/985 overlay covers the same geographic area as the 504 area code, allowing for flexibility in using either area code for local calls.

Largest Cities in Louisiana with area codes

Quick overview of large cities, their area codes, and some historical context for each in Louisiana.

Name	Area Code	History and Details
New Orleans	504	Louisiana's largest city, renowned for its rich culture, music, and cuisine.
Baton Rouge	225	The state capital and second-largest city, known for government institutions and cultural attractions.
Lafayette	337	A major city in southwestern Louisiana, celebrated for its Cajun and Creole culture.
Shreveport	318	The third-largest city, located in northern Louisiana, serving as a hub for commerce and entertainment.
Slidell	985	A city in southeastern Louisiana, close to Lake Pontchartrain and the Gulf Coast.