What time zone is area code 318 in?

Area code 318 uses Central Time.

What area codes overlay 318?

457 serves the same area as 318. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.

Is a call from area code 318 a scam?

The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 318 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 318 number, let it go to voicemail.

Can a 318 number be outside Louisiana?

Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 318 caller can be anywhere.

Area code 318

Where is area code 318?

Shreveport, Monroe and Alexandria, Louisiana

Local time: … (Central Time)

State	Louisiana
Country	United States
Main cities	Shreveport, Monroe and Alexandria
Time zone	Central Time
Overlay area codes	457
In service since	1957
Assigned prefixes	765
Dialing format	(318) XXX-XXXX · +1 318 XXX XXXX from abroad

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Cities and towns in area code 318

Listed by how many phone prefixes (the 3 digits after the area code) are assigned to each place in 318.

Shreveport, LA (173)
Monroe, LA (90)
Alexandria, LA (57)
Ruston, LA (21)
Natchitoches, LA (19)
Minden, LA (13)
Bastrop, LA (12)
Marksville, LA (11)
Oakdale, LA (9)
Winnfield, LA (9)
Rayville, LA (8)
Winnsboro, LA (8)
Benton, LA (7)
Haughton, LA (7)
Jonesboro, LA (7)
Mansfield, LA (7)
Many, LA (7)
Tallulah, LA (7)
Xxxxxxxxxx, LA (7)
Arcadia, LA (6)
Bossier City, LA (6)
Ferriday, LA (6)
Homer, LA (6)
Boyce, LA (5)
Farmerville, LA (5)
Grambling, LA (5)
Jena, LA (5)
Keithville, LA (5)
Bernice, LA (4)
Bunkie, LA (4)
Calhoun, LA (4)
Colfax, LA (4)
Columbia, LA (4)
Coushatta, LA (4)
Greenwood, LA (4)
Jonesville, LA (4)
Lake Providence, LA (4)
Lecompte, LA (4)
Mangham, LA (4)
Oak Grove, LA (4)
Oak Ridge, LA (4)
Saline, LA (4)
Springhill, LA (4)
Castor, LA (3)
Converse, LA (3)
Cottonport, LA (3)
Delhi, LA (3)
Doyline, LA (3)
Dry Prong, LA (3)
Epps, LA (3)
Florien, LA (3)
Georgetown, LA (3)
Gibsland, LA (3)
Grand Cane, LA (3)
Harrisonbg, LA (3)
Haynesville, LA (3)
Hebron, LA (3)
Hornbeck, LA (3)
Lisbon, LA (3)
Mer Rouge, LA (3)
Monterey, LA (3)
Montgomery, LA (3)
Mooringspt, LA (3)
Pollock, LA (3)
Ringgold, LA (3)
St Landry, LA (3)
St. Joseph, LA (3)
Sterlington, LA (3)
Vidalia, LA (3)
Waterproof, LA (3)
Wisner, LA (3)
Zwolle, LA (3)
Athens, LA (2)
Belcher, LA (2)
Big Cane, LA (2)
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Calcasieu, LA (2)
Chatham, LA (2)
Choudrant, LA (2)
Collinston, LA (2)
Cotton Vly, LA (2)
Crowville, LA (2)
Delta, LA (2)
Dubach, LA (2)
Elizabeth, LA (2)
Forest Hill, LA (2)
Ftnecessty, LA (2)
Gilliam, LA (2)
Hosston, LA (2)
Ida, LA (2)
Keatchie, LA (2)
Logansport, LA (2)
Mansura, LA (2)
Marion, LA (2)
Moreauvl, LA (2)
Newellton, LA (2)
Oil City, LA (2)
Olla, LA (2)
Pineville, LA (2)
Plain Dealing, LA (2)
Plauchevl, LA (2)
Pleasanthl, LA (2)
Robeline, LA (2)
Rodessa, LA (2)
Sarepta, LA (2)
Shongaloo, LA (2)
Sicily Is, LA (2)
Simmesport, LA (2)
Spencer, LA (2)
Tullos, LA (2)
Vivian, LA (2)
West Monroe, LA (2)
Bonita, LA (1)
Campti, LA (1)
Cheneyvl, LA (1)
Creston, LA (1)
Deville, LA (1)
Eagle Lake, LA (1)
Pelican, LA (1)
Pitkin, LA (1)
Sododge Cy, LA (1)
Sojct City, LA (1)

Phone companies in area code 318

The carriers that hold the most 318 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.

Prefixes	Carrier
208	South Central Bell Tel (AT&T)
111	New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T)
78	Verizon Wireless
55	Onvoy
42	Eliska Wireless Ventures Subsidiary I
35	Level 3 Communications
34	Brightspeed of Louisiana
23	Ton80 Communications

All 765 prefixes in area code 318

Pick the 3 digits after the area code to see that prefix’s city and carrier.

Area codes that overlay 318

Questions

Where is area code 318?: Area code 318 is in Louisiana. It serves Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Ruston and Natchitoches and 117 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 318 in?: Area code 318 uses Central Time.
What area codes overlay 318?: 457 serves the same area as 318. New numbers in the area can get any of these codes, which is why local calls need all 10 digits.
Is a call from area code 318 a scam?: The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 318 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 318 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 318 start?: 318 went into service in 1957.
Can a 318 number be outside Louisiana?: Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 318 caller can be anywhere.

Other area codes in Louisiana

Area code	Main cities
225	Baton Rouge, Denham Springs and Gonzales
337	Lafayette, Lake Charles and New Iberia
504	New Orleans, Kenner and Lafitte
985	Houma, Hammond and Slidell