985 Area Code

The 985 area code is a telephone area code serving the state of Louisiana, USA. It was created in 2001 when it split from the 504 area code. The 985 area code covers the suburban and rural areas surrounding New Orleans, stretching across southeastern Louisiana outside of Orleans Parish.

Understanding the 985 Area Code

The 985 area code was established due to the rapid growth of the New Orleans metropolitan region. While 504 was retained for the New Orleans urban core, 985 was designated for the outlying parishes, including coastal and north shore areas.

985 Area Code Map and Location

The 985 area code map covers southeastern Louisiana, excluding Orleans Parish but including nearby parishes such as:

  • St. Tammany Parish
  • St. John the Baptist Parish
  • St. James Parish
  • St. Charles Parish
  • Terrebonne Parish
  • Lafourche Parish
  • St. Mary Parish
  • Washington Parish
  • Tangipahoa Parish

Major Cities and Communities in the 985 Area Code

  • Houma
  • Slidell
  • Hammond
  • Thibodaux
  • Mandeville
  • Bogalusa
  • Covington
  • Raceland
  • LaPlace
  • Bayou Cane

ZIP Codes in the 985 Area Code

Examples of ZIP codes within the 985 area include:

  • 70360 - Houma, LA
  • 70458 - Slidell, LA
  • 70401 - Hammond, LA
  • 70301 - Thibodaux, LA
  • 70448 - Mandeville, LA
  • 70427 - Bogalusa, LA
  • 70433 - Covington, LA
  • 70394 - Raceland, LA
  • 70068 - LaPlace, LA

Time Zone

The 985 area code follows the Central Time Zone (CT):

  • Standard Time: UTC -6
  • Daylight Saving Time: UTC -5

Dialing & Phone Service

  • Overlay Codes: None
  • Local Dialing: 10-digit dialing required
  • Long-Distance (U.S./Canada): 1 + 985 + 7-digit number
  • International: +1 985 + local number
  • Services: Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business

What Area Code is 985? / Where is Area Code 985?

What area code is 985? � The 985 area code serves southeastern Louisiana outside of Orleans Parish.

Where is area code 985 located? � The 985 area code is located in southeastern Louisiana, including Houma, Slidell, Hammond, and Thibodaux.

What�s area code 985? � It is a Louisiana area code serving suburban and coastal parishes outside of New Orleans.

Map

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the 985 area code?

The 985 area code covers southeastern Louisiana outside of New Orleans, including Houma, Slidell, and Hammond.

When was the 985 area code created?

The 985 area code was created in 2001 after a split from the 504 area code.

Where is area code 985 located?

It is located in southeastern Louisiana, covering suburban and coastal communities outside New Orleans.

Does 985 have an overlay code?

No, the 985 area code does not have an overlay.

What time zone is 985 in?

Central Time Zone (CT).