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Area Code 318 Location & Details

State / Region: Louisiana • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, Ruston, Natchitoches, Pineville, West Monroe, Minden, Bastrop

Standard Dial Format
+1 (318) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 318?
LouisianaState Hub →
Country Territory
United States
318 Area Code Time Zone
Central
318 Overlay Codes
457

Area Code 318 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Louisiana (Central Timezone)

Lat: 32.11° • Lng: -92.64°
📍 Geographic Center: LouisianaMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 318 Located?

Telephone area code 318 is assigned to Louisiana in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, Ruston, Natchitoches, Pineville, West Monroe, Minden, Bastrop.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:318 serves Louisiana (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 318, standard 10-digit dialing (318) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 318?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 318? Here is how to trace who is calling from 318 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

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How to Call Area Code 318 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 318, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (318) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 318 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 318 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 318

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-318 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 318 Pop
ShreveportCaddo Parish175,90232.6%
Bossier CityBossier Parish63,25911.7%
MonroeOuachita Parish46,8608.7%
AlexandriaRapides Parish42,9388.0%
RustonLincoln Parish22,3974.1%
NatchitochesNatchitoches Parish17,1463.2%
PinevilleRapides Parish13,9672.6%
West MonroeOuachita Parish12,4782.3%
MindenWebster Parish11,1032.1%
BastropMorehouse Parish8,9081.7%
OakdaleAllen Parish6,5261.2%
TallulahMadison Parish5,5171.0%
GramblingLincoln Parish5,3141.0%
HaughtonBossier Parish4,8280.9%
MarksvilleAvoyelles Parish4,7440.9%
WinnsboroFranklin Parish4,5660.8%
WinnfieldWinn Parish4,4800.8%
MansfieldDe Soto Parish4,4750.8%
SpringhillWebster Parish4,4370.8%
JonesboroJackson Parish4,2520.8%

Counties Covered by Area Code 318

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Louisiana

County NameTotal Population% of 318 Area% of County
Caddo Parish225,31734.3%82%
Bossier Parish131,16813.0%54%
Ouachita Parish158,74612.2%41%
Rapides Parish125,92410.9%47%
Lincoln Parish48,2325.1%57%
Natchitoches Parish36,1853.2%47%
Webster Parish35,1992.9%44%
Avoyelles Parish38,3332.1%29%
Morehouse Parish23,9221.7%37%
De Soto Parish27,2791.6%31%
Concordia Parish18,0981.3%38%
Allen Parish22,7341.2%29%
Richland Parish19,6661.1%29%
Madison Parish9,0761.0%61%
LaSalle Parish15,1641.0%37%
Grant Parish22,1191.0%23%
Franklin Parish19,1430.8%24%
Winn Parish14,7660.8%30%
Jackson Parish15,7530.8%27%
Claiborne Parish13,5390.8%32%
Sabine Parish21,8020.8%19%
Union Parish20,7610.6%17%
East Carroll Parish6,9050.6%46%
Bienville Parish12,3690.5%20%
Red River Parish7,2470.3%22%
Catahoula Parish8,3660.3%18%
West Carroll Parish9,2560.3%15%

☎️Area Code 318 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 779 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

58% Landline32% Wireless11% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(318) 200-💻VoIPSHREVEPORTBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - LA06/30/2008
(318) 201-📱WirelessALEXANDRIANEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(318) 202-💻VoIPRUSTONBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - LAN/A
(318) 203-💻VoIPSHREVEPORTONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC10/17/2022
(318) 204-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(318) 205-📱WirelessSHREVEPORTCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - LAN/A
(318) 206-📱WirelessALEXANDRIANEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA10/04/2011
(318) 207-📱WirelessSHREVEPORTELISKA WIRELESS VENTURES SUBSIDIARY I, LLC08/13/2001
(318) 208-📱WirelessSHREVEPORTELISKA WIRELESS VENTURES SUBSIDIARY I, LLCN/A
(318) 209-📱WirelessWINNFIELDNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA04/04/2002
(318) 210-📞LandlineSHREVEPORTCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLCN/A
(318) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(318) 212-📞LandlineSHREVEPORTCENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS LLC - LAN/A
(318) 213-📞LandlineSHREVEPORTCENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS LLC - LAN/A
(318) 214-📞LandlineNATCHITCHSBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(318) 215-📞LandlineOAKDALEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(318) 216-📞LandlineSHREVEPORTNUSO, LLCN/A
(318) 217-📱WirelessWATERPROOFNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA04/19/2002
(318) 218-📱WirelessSHREVEPORTNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(318) 219-📞LandlineSHREVEPORTBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(318) 220-📞LandlineSHREVEPORTBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(318) 221-📞LandlineSHREVEPORTBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL05/11/2001
(318) 222-📞LandlineSHREVEPORTBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL05/11/2001
(318) 223-📞LandlineRODESSABRIGHTSPEED OF LOUISIANA, LLCN/A
(318) 224-📱WirelessRUSTONCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - LA09/06/2002
(318) 225-📱WirelessHOMERNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA12/05/2003
(318) 226-📞LandlineSHREVEPORTBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL05/11/2001
(318) 227-📞LandlineSHREVEPORTBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL05/11/2001
(318) 228-📱WirelessNATCHITCHSCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - LAN/A
(318) 229-📱WirelessALEXANDRIANEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(318) 230-📱WirelessSHREVEPORTELISKA WIRELESS VENTURES SUBSIDIARY I, LLC10/08/2001
(318) 231-📱WirelessLKPROVIDNCNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA04/19/2002
(318) 232-📞LandlineRUSTONCENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS LLC - LA08/15/2002
(318) 233-📱WirelessGEORGETOWNNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA04/19/2002
(318) 234-📞LandlineHOMERCP-TEL NETWORK SERVICES, INC. - LA12/19/2001
(318) 235-📱WirelessMONROENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA05/20/2002
(318) 236-📞LandlineSHREVEPORTCP-TEL NETWORK SERVICES, INC. - LA12/19/2001
(318) 237-📱WirelessMONROENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA03/18/2002
(318) 238-📞LandlineNATCHITCHSCP-TEL NETWORK SERVICES, INC. - LA12/19/2001
(318) 239-📞LandlineBASTROPLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - LA07/24/2002
(318) 240-📞LandlineMARKSVILLEBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(318) 241-📞LandlineSHREVEPORTSPOK, INC.N/A
(318) 242-📞LandlineRUSTONBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(318) 243-📱WirelessRUSTONNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GAN/A
(318) 244-📞LandlineOAK RIDGEBRIGHTSPEED OF LOUISIANA, LLCN/A
(318) 245-📱WirelessRUSTONCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - LAN/A
(318) 246-📞LandlineHEBRONBRIGHTSPEED OF LOUISIANA, LLCN/A
(318) 247-📞LandlineGRAMBLINGBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELN/A
(318) 248-📞LandlineMANGHAMBRIGHTSPEED OF LOUISIANA, LLCN/A
(318) 249-📞LandlineCHATHAMBRIGHTSPEED OF LOUISIANA, LLCN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 318

Where is area code 318 located?

Area code 318 is located in Louisiana (United States), serving cities like Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, Ruston, Natchitoches, Pineville, West Monroe, Minden, Bastrop.

What timezone is area code 318?

Area code 318 operates in the Central timezone.

What state is area code 318?

Area code 318 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Louisiana.

Is area code 318 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 318 is an official geographic area code for Louisiana. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Louisiana

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 318.

457
Central
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Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, Ruston, Natchitoches, Pineville, West Monroe, Minden, Bastrop
225
Central
Area Code 225
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337
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Area Code 337
Lafayette, Lake Charles, New Iberia, Sulphur, Youngsville, Broussard, Opelousas, Carencro, Crowley, Abbeville
504
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Area Code 504
New Orleans, Kenner, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Jean Lafitte
985
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Area Code 985
Houma, Slidell, Hammond, Thibodaux, Mandeville, Covington, Morgan City, Bogalusa, Ponchatoula, Patterson