Area Code 318: Shreveport, Louisiana
318 is a telephone area code serving Louisiana, including Shreveport. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 318 are located in Louisiana, United States (NANP region: North). The code covers Shreveport.
How to Dial Area Code 318
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 318 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 318 + 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 1 318 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 318 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 318 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 318 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 318
Calls to a 318 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 318
The following places fall inside the 318 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 |
|---|---|
| 225 | Baton Rouge |
| 337 | Lafayette, Lake Charles |
| 504 | New Orleans |
| 985 | Houma, Slidell |
See all 5 area codes in Louisiana →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 318?
Area code 318 is in Louisiana, United States. It covers Shreveport.
What time zone is area code 318 in?
Area code 318 rings in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-06:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 318?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 318, 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 318.
Is area code 318 toll-free?
No. 318 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.