Area Code 985 — Louisiana

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 985 is located in Louisiana and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Houma .

Coverage Area

Area code 985 — Louisiana

Area Code Details

Area Code: 985
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: February 12, 2001
Assigned: September 13, 2000
Population Served: ~131,377 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Houma

Houma Slidell Hammond Mandeville Luling Morgan City Covington Edgard Madisonville Folsom Bush Montegut

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Rate Centers & Exchanges

12 rate centers identified within area code 985

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 985

What state is area code 985?

Area code 985 is located in Louisiana, United States.

Where is area code 985 from?

Area code 985 originates from Louisiana. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 985?

Area code 985 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 985?

Area code 985 serves cities including Houma, Slidell, Hammond, Mandeville, Luling, Morgan City, Covington, Edgard, and more.

Is a call from area code 985 a scam?

Area code 985 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Louisiana. Like any area code, individual numbers using 985 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.