318 Area Code
Louisiana, USA
Local time now · Central Time
2:45 AM
Area code 318 is in Louisiana, USA, serving Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe and Alexandria. It uses Central Time — the time there now is 2:45 AM. 457 is an overlay for the same area, so local calls need 10-digit dialing. In service since 1957.
| Area code | 318 |
|---|---|
| Location | Louisiana, USA |
| Major cities | Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, Ruston, Natchitoches, Pineville, West Monroe |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| Overlay codes | 457 |
| In service since | 1957 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit dialing permissible at service provider’s discretion |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 318?
Louisiana, USA — including Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria and Ruston.
What time zone is area code 318?
Central Time.
How do I call a 318 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 318 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 318 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 318 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 318 … .
Is a call from 318 a scam?
Not by itself — 318 is an ordinary geographic area code in Louisiana. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.