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Area code 225

Area code 225 covers Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Louisiana Major City: Baton Rouge Central Time (CT) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 225?

Area code 225 is assigned to Baton Rouge and the surrounding region in Louisiana. Calls to numbers that start with 225 are routed to this area.

Area code 225 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

East Baton Rouge ParishAscension ParishLivingston ParishIberville ParishSt. James ParishPointe Coupee ParishEast Feliciana ParishWest Feliciana Parish

Line types

  • Mobile 33.73%
  • Landline 66.27%
02 / MAP

Area code 225 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Baton Rouge

This area code is in the Central Time (CT) time zone.

Local timeBaton Rouge, LA--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Baton Rouge

WITHIN THE US225 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 225 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 225 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 225 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 225 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 225 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 225 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 225

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
43%
Sinch
10%
Lumen Technologies
7%
Windstream Communications
6%
Bandwidth
4%
Others
29%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
52%
T-Mobile USA
18%
Verizon Wireless
17%
Sinch
6%
USA Mobility
5%
Others
1%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 225

498 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(225) 200 Mobile Baton Rouge AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(225) 201 Landline Baton Rouge AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL
(225) 202 Mobile Baton Rouge AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(225) 205 Mobile Baton Rouge T-Mobile USAVOICESTREAM GSM I, LLC
(225) 206 Mobile Convent AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(225) 207 Landline Baton Rouge NusoNUSO, LLC
(225) 208 Landline Baton Rouge Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - LA
(225) 209 Landline Albany AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL
(225) 210 Mobile Gonzales T-Mobile USAVOICESTREAM GSM I, LLC
(225) 212 Mobile Baton Rouge USA MobilityUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS, INC.

Showing 10 of 498 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 225

Where is area code 225 used?
Area code 225 serves Baton Rouge and the surrounding area in Louisiana, including East Baton Rouge Parish, Ascension Parish, Livingston Parish, Iberville Parish, St. James Parish.
What city is area code 225 from?
The main city of area code 225 is Baton Rouge, LA.
What time zone is area code 225 in?
Area code 225 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 225 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 225 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 225 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 225 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 225 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 225 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 225 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 225?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 225 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 66.27% of the number blocks are landline, 33.73% mobile.
How do I save a 225 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 225 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 225?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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