Area Code 318 — Louisiana
Area code 318 is located in Louisiana and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Shreveport .
Coverage Area
Area code 318 — LouisianaArea Code Details
- Area Code
- 318
- 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
- January 1, 1957
- Assigned
- January 1, 1957
- Population Served
- ~319,427 est.
- Overlay Complex
- 318/457
Cities Served
History & Relationships
New codes split from 318
Overlay complex — shares geography with
Rate Centers & Exchanges
17 rate centers identified within area code 318
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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 318
What state is area code 318?
Area code 318 is located in Louisiana, United States.
Where is area code 318 from?
Area code 318 originates from Louisiana. It operates in the Central Time zone.
What time zone is area code 318?
Area code 318 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).
What cities are in area code 318?
Area code 318 serves cities including Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Marksville, Springhill, Winnsboro, Jonesboro, Farmerville, and more.
Is a call from area code 318 a scam?
Area code 318 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Louisiana. Like any area code, individual numbers using 318 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.