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