Louisiana area codes
Louisiana has 6 area codes. All on Central Time.
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Calling hours: Mon to Sat, 8 AM to 8 PM · Sun, no calls (Louisiana law)
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When can you call Louisiana numbers?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Louisiana law. Hold every number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell. Each area code's page has its local time now.
What applies in LouisianaMon 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
Louisiana area code FAQ
How many area codes does Louisiana have?
6: 225, 318, 337, 457, 504 and 985.
What time zone is Louisiana area codes in?
Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer).
What is the newest Louisiana area code?
457, in service since September 25, 2025.
When can you call Louisiana numbers?
Mon to Sat, 8 AM to 8 PM · Sun, no calls, local time, under Louisiana law.
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