What time zone is area code 985 in?

Area code 985 uses Central Time.

Is a call from area code 985 a scam?

The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 985 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 985 number, let it go to voicemail.

When did area code 985 start?

985 went into service in 2001. It was created from area code 504.

Can a 985 number be outside Louisiana?

Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 985 caller can be anywhere.

Area code 985

Where is area code 985?

Houma, Hammond and Slidell, Louisiana

Local time: … (Central Time)

State	Louisiana
Country	United States
Main cities	Houma, Hammond and Slidell
Time zone	Central Time
Overlay area codes	None
In service since	2001 (created from 504)
Assigned prefixes	447
Dialing format	(985) XXX-XXXX · +1 985 XXX XXXX from abroad

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Cities and towns in area code 985

Listed by how many phone prefixes (the 3 digits after the area code) are assigned to each place in 985.

Houma, LA (53)
Hammond, LA (44)
Slidell, LA (39)
Covington, LA (32)
Morgan City, LA (25)
Mandeville, LA (23)
Thibodaux, LA (22)
LaPlace, LA (16)
Bogalusa, LA (14)
Larose, LA (12)
Amite City, LA (10)
Franklinton, LA (9)
Raceland, LA (9)
Ponchatoula, LA (8)
Madisonville, LA (7)
Patterson, LA (7)
Destrehan, LA (6)
Lockport, LA (6)
Luling, LA (6)
Paradis, LA (6)
Dulac, LA (5)
Golden Meadow, LA (5)
Kentwood, LA (5)
Lacombe, LA (5)
Montegut, LA (5)
Pearl River, LA (5)
Pierre Part, LA (5)
Angie, LA (4)
Chackbay, LA (4)
Cut Off, LA (4)
Folsom, LA (4)
Independence, LA (4)
Napoleonville, LA (4)
Pine, LA (4)
Bush, LA (3)
Edgard, LA (3)
Garyville, LA (3)
Gibson, LA (3)
Grand Isle, LA (3)
Labadievl, LA (3)
Mt Hermon, LA (3)
Reserve, LA (3)
Southosyka, LA (3)
Pearlingtn, LA (2)
Hahnville, LA (1)

Phone companies in area code 985

The carriers that hold the most 985 prefixes. People can move their number to another carrier, so this shows who first issued a number, not who serves it today.

Prefixes	Carrier
108	South Central Bell Tel (AT&T)
67	New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T)
35	Verizon Wireless
35	Paetec Itel
28	Onvoy
24	Level 3 Communications
24	Voicestream Gsm I (T-Mobile)
18	Metropcs (T-Mobile)

All 447 prefixes in area code 985

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

Questions

Where is area code 985?: Area code 985 is in Louisiana. It serves Houma, Hammond, Slidell, Covington and Morgan City and 40 other cities and towns.
What time zone is area code 985 in?: Area code 985 uses Central Time.
Is a call from area code 985 a scam?: The area code alone doesn’t tell you. Most calls from 985 are ordinary local calls, but scammers can fake (“spoof”) any number. If you don’t recognize a 985 number, let it go to voicemail.
When did area code 985 start?: 985 went into service in 2001. It was created from area code 504.
Can a 985 number be outside Louisiana?: Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 985 caller can be anywhere.

Other area codes in Louisiana

Area code	Main cities
225	Baton Rouge, Denham Springs and Gonzales
318	Shreveport, Monroe and Alexandria
337	Lafayette, Lake Charles and New Iberia
457	Shreveport, Monroe and Alexandria
504	New Orleans, Kenner and Lafitte