318 Area Code
Northern Louisiana, Louisiana
Area code 318 is located in Northern Louisiana, Louisiana. It covers Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 318?
Area code 318 is located in Northern Louisiana, Louisiana. It covers Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6).
Cities Covered by Area Code 318
Area code 318 primarily serves the Northern Louisiana area of Louisiana. The exact coverage includes Shreveport, Bossier City, and Monroe, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Central Time — UTC-6
Area code 318 operates in the Central Time Zone. When calling 318 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 318
Area code 318 was introduced in 1957 as a geographic area code serving Northern Louisiana, Louisiana. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.