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Area code 318

Area code 318 covers Shreveport, Louisiana. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Louisiana Major City: Shreveport Central Time (CT) Overlay: 318/457
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 318?

Area code 318 is assigned to Shreveport and the surrounding region in Louisiana. Calls to numbers that start with 318 are routed to this area.

Area code 318 shares its territory with 457. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Caddo ParishOuachita ParishRapides ParishLincoln ParishAvoyelles ParishWebster ParishNatchitoches ParishMorehouse ParishBienville ParishSabine ParishGrant Parish

Line types

  • Mobile 32.41%
  • Landline 67.59%
02 / MAP

Area code 318 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 Shreveport

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

Local timeShreveport, LA--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Shreveport

WITHIN THE US318 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+1 318 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 318 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+1 318 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 318 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 318 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 318 555 0123
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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 318

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
44%
Sinch
11%
Lumen Technologies
10%
Brightspeed
7%
CoreTel Communications
5%
Others
24%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
44%
Verizon Wireless
32%
T-Mobile USA
16%
Sinch
4%
USA Mobility
2%
Others
2%

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 318

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(318) 200 Landline Shreveport BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - LA
(318) 201 Mobile Alexandria AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(318) 202 Landline Ruston BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - LA
(318) 203 Mobile Shreveport SinchONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC
(318) 205 Mobile Shreveport Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - LA
(318) 206 Mobile Alexandria AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(318) 207 Mobile Shreveport T-Mobile USAELISKA WIRELESS VENTURES SUBSIDIARY I, LLC
(318) 208 Mobile Shreveport T-Mobile USAELISKA WIRELESS VENTURES SUBSIDIARY I, LLC
(318) 209 Mobile Winnfield AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(318) 210 Landline Shreveport ComcastCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC

Showing 10 of 756 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 318

Where is area code 318 used?
Area code 318 serves Shreveport and the surrounding area in Louisiana, including Caddo Parish, Ouachita Parish, Rapides Parish, Lincoln Parish, Avoyelles Parish.
What city is area code 318 from?
The main city of area code 318 is Shreveport, LA.
What time zone is area code 318 in?
Area code 318 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 318 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 457. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 318 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 318 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 318 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 318 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 318 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 318?
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 318 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 67.59% of the number blocks are landline, 32.41% mobile.
How do I save a 318 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 318 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 318?
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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