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Area code 985

Area code 985 covers Houma, Louisiana. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

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

Where is area code 985?

Area code 985 is assigned to Houma and the surrounding region in Louisiana. Calls to numbers that start with 985 are routed to this area.

Area code 985 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

St. Tammany ParishTangipahoa ParishTerrebonne ParishLafourche ParishWashington ParishSt. Mary ParishSt. John the Baptist ParishSt. Charles ParishAssumption Parish

Line types

  • Mobile 30.27%
  • Landline 69.73%
02 / MAP

Area code 985 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 Houma

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

Local timeHouma, LA--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Houma

WITHIN THE US985 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+1 985 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 985 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+1 985 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 985 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 985 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 985 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

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

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05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 985

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
38%
Windstream Communications
11%
Lumen Technologies
9%
Sinch
9%
Metro by T-Mobile
6%
Others
27%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
50%
Verizon Wireless
25%
T-Mobile USA
18%
USA Mobility
4%
Sinch
3%
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 985

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(985) 200 Landline Madisonville Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - LA
(985) 201 Mobile Slidell T-Mobile USAVOICESTREAM GSM I, LLC
(985) 202 Landline Madisonville HUNT TELECOMMUNICATIONSHUNT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC - LA
(985) 205 Mobile Bogalusa Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - LA
(985) 206 Landline Madisonville Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(985) 207 Landline Franklinton XFONE USAXFONE USA, INC. - LA
(985) 208 Mobile Houma T-Mobile USAVOICESTREAM GSM I, LLC
(985) 209 Mobile Houma AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(985) 210 Landline Laplace Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(985) 212 Mobile Laplace AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA

Showing 10 of 446 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 985

Where is area code 985 used?
Area code 985 serves Houma and the surrounding area in Louisiana, including St. Tammany Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Terrebonne Parish, Lafourche Parish, Washington Parish.
What city is area code 985 from?
The main city of area code 985 is Houma, LA.
What time zone is area code 985 in?
Area code 985 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 985 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 985 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 985 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 985 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 985 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 985 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 985 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 985?
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 985 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 69.73% of the number blocks are landline, 30.27% mobile.
How do I save a 985 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 985 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 985?
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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