225 area code
Baton Rouge area, Central Time.Area code 225 covers Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Gonzales and 31 more places in Louisiana, on Central Time.
Right now in Baton Rouge
Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer)
Calling hours: Mon to Sat, 8 AM to 8 PM · Sun, no calls (Louisiana law)
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Where 225 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 225 has 34. Each one's share is how many 225 numbers start there. Its biggest metro area is Baton Rouge, LA.
- Baton Rouge58%
- Denham Springs4%
- Gonzales3%
- Plaquemine3%
- Donaldsonville3%
- Zachary2%
Also: Lutcher, St. Gabriel, Albany, Clinton, Dutch Town, New Roads, St. Francisville, Convent, Livingston, Springfield, Vacherie, Jackson + 16 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 225 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Louisiana law. Hold every 225 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 225Mon to Sat, 8 AM to 8 PM · Sun, no calls
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
- Louisiana lawMon to Sat, 8 AM to 8 PM · Sun, no callsNo calls on legal holidays either, which the tool doesn't track.LPSC General Order R-35852 (Mar. 10, 2021), §V(A)(2) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 225 area code
225 went into service on August 17, 1998, split off from 504. Local calls can still be dialed with 7 digits.
- 1998225 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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225 area code FAQ
What area code is 225?
225 is a Louisiana area code for Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Plaquemine and 30 more places.
What time zone is the 225 area code in?
Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 225 numbers?
Mon to Sat, 8 AM to 8 PM · Sun, no calls, local time, under Louisiana law.
When did the 225 area code start?
On August 17, 1998. It was split from 504.
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