318 Area Code

Introduction To Area Code 318

Area code 318 is one of the original 86 area codes created by AT&T in 1947. Area code 318 serves central Louisiana including the cities of Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Monroe. In October 2017, Area code 318 was overlaid with area code 844. Area code 844 is the result of an NANPA Numbering Resource Optimization initiative to create more 10-digit phone numbers.

If you're looking for a new area code, or you're just curious about area code 318, then this blog is for you! I'll cover everything you need to know about area code 318, including how to dial, what cities it covers, and how to find out which area code your phone number is assigned to.

Regions That Use 318 As Area Code

There are a few regions in the United States that still use the 318 area code. If you're trying to call someone in Louisiana, Arkansas, or Mississippi, make sure you use the 318 area code or you might not be able to reach them!

Time Zones With Area Code 318

There are a few things you should know about time zones before making any calls. For one, each time zone has a specific area code associated with it. This is important to know if you're trying to contact someone in a different time zone.For example, if you're trying to call someone in the Central time zone, you would dial (318) area code. If you were trying to reach someone in the Eastern time zone, you would dial (716) area code.

It's also important to know the time difference between the two zones. The Central time zone is six hours behind the Eastern time zone. This means that if it's noon in the Eastern time zone, it's also noon in the Central time zone, but it's 6am in the Western time zone.

Knowing these things can help you avoid any confusion when trying to reach someone in a different time zone.