Area Code 225: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
225 is a telephone area code serving Louisiana, including Baton Rouge. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 225 are located in Louisiana, United States (NANP region: Southeast). The code covers Baton Rouge.
How to Dial Area Code 225
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 225 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 225 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 225 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 225 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 225 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 225 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 225
Calls to a 225 number ring in the America/Chicago time zone, standard offset UTC-06:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 225
The following places fall inside the 225 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Louisiana
These codes also serve Louisiana. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 318 | Shreveport |
| 337 | Lafayette, Lake Charles |
| 504 | New Orleans |
| 985 | Houma, Slidell |
See all 5 area codes in Louisiana →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 225?
Area code 225 is in Louisiana, United States. It covers Baton Rouge.
What time zone is area code 225 in?
Area code 225 rings in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-06:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 225?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 225, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 225.
Is area code 225 toll-free?
No. 225 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.