Louisiana area codes
- Area codes in
- 5
- State
- Louisiana
- Louisiana is served by 5 area codes, from 504 in 1947 to 985 in 2001. 0 of them are overlays, added as older codes filled up.
- Updated 8 October 2026
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All area codes in Louisiana
Louisiana is served by 5 area codes. 504 is the oldest, in service since 1947; 985 is the newest, activated in 2001.
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Louisiana area codes by city
These are the Louisiana cities served by more than one area code, or whose code also covers a wider area.
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Overlay codes and dialling rules in Louisiana
None of Louisiana’s area codes are overlays, so seven-digit local dialling may still work in parts of the state.
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Spam call reports in Louisiana
These Louisiana area codes drew the most reports to the FTC in the 30 days to 8 October 2026. The figures describe numbers displaying each code, which caller ID spoofing can fake.
Most reported Louisiana area codes · last 30 days
| # | Code | Primary city | Reports (30 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 985 | Houma | 690 |
| 2 | 318 | Shreveport | 590 |
| 3 | 225 | Baton Rouge | 497 |
| 4 | 504 | New Orleans | 349 |
| 5 | 337 | Lafayette | 343 |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 8 October 2026. Request a correction. Month-over-month figures appear once two complete 30-day windows exist.
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Questions
How many area codes does Louisiana have?
Louisiana has 5 area codes: 225, 318, 337, 504, 985.
What is the main area code for New Orleans?
The main area code for New Orleans is 504.
Which Louisiana area code is oldest?
Area code 504 is the oldest in Louisiana, in service since 1947.
Do I need to dial ten digits in Louisiana?
Not necessarily. Louisiana has no overlay codes, so seven-digit local dialling may still work in parts of the state.
Which Louisiana area code gets the most spam calls?
Area code 985 (Houma) drew the most reports of any Louisiana code in the 30 days to 8 October 2026, with 690 numbers reported.
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