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Area code 504

Area code 504 covers New Orleans, Louisiana. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

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

Where is area code 504?

Area code 504 is assigned to New Orleans and the surrounding region in Louisiana. Calls to numbers that start with 504 are routed to this area.

Area code 504 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Orleans ParishJefferson ParishPlaquemines Parish

Line types

  • Mobile 35.96%
  • Landline 64.04%
02 / MAP

Area code 504 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 New Orleans

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

Local timeNew Orleans, LA--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call New Orleans

WITHIN THE US504 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+1 504 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 504 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+1 504 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 504 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 504 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 504 555 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 504

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
63%
Lumen Technologies
7%
Sinch
6%
Windstream Communications
4%
Metro by T-Mobile
4%
Others
16%

Mobile

T-Mobile USA
40%
AT&T Mobility
24%
Verizon Wireless
19%
USA Mobility
12%
Sinch
3%
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 504

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(504) 200 Landline New Orleans Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(504) 201 Mobile Kenner AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(504) 202 Landline New Orleans AT&TAT&T - LOCAL
(504) 203 Mobile New Orleans SinchONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC
(504) 205 Landline Lafitte Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(504) 206 Landline New Orleans Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(504) 207 Landline New Orleans Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(504) 208 Landline New Orleans Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - LA
(504) 209 Landline Lafitte Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(504) 210 Landline New Orleans Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC

Showing 10 of 559 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 504

Where is area code 504 used?
Area code 504 serves New Orleans and the surrounding area in Louisiana, including Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, Plaquemines Parish.
What city is area code 504 from?
The main city of area code 504 is New Orleans, LA.
What time zone is area code 504 in?
Area code 504 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 504 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 504 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 504 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 504 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 504 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 504 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 504 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 504?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to T-Mobile USA. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 504 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 64.04% of the number blocks are landline, 35.96% mobile.
How do I save a 504 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 504 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 504?
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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