Area Code 225 — Louisiana

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 225 is located in Louisiana and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Baton Rouge .

Coverage Area

Area code 225 — Louisiana

Area Code Details

Area Code: 225
State / Province: Louisiana (LA)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Central Time Central Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: August 17, 1998
Assigned: June 9, 1998
Population Served: ~265,611 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge Zachary Denham Springs Plaquemine New Roads Wilson Greensburg Albany North Cornor Maurepas

History & Relationships

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Rate Centers & Exchanges

10 rate centers identified within area code 225

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 225

What state is area code 225?

Area code 225 is located in Louisiana, United States.

Where is area code 225 from?

Area code 225 originates from Louisiana. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 225?

Area code 225 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 225?

Area code 225 serves cities including Baton Rouge, Zachary, Denham Springs, Plaquemine, New Roads, Wilson, Greensburg, Albany, and more.

Is a call from area code 225 a scam?

Area code 225 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Louisiana. Like any area code, individual numbers using 225 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.